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STARLINK-1795 (46696)
COSPAR: 2020-073AC | Alt Name: Starlink 1795
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 18, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46696
International Designator
2020-073AC
Epoch
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:54:53 GMT
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Inclination
53.02°
Right Ascension
55.86°
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Argument of Perigee
265.57°
Period
87.58 min
Mean Motion
16.44 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1795
Alternative Name
Starlink 1795
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 46696U 20073AC 26164.82978667 .11717806 12466-4 37616-3 0 9995
2 46696 53.0167 55.8567 0009172 265.5745 94.4255 16.44119597313210
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1795 satellite, also known as Starlink 1795, is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS) for communication purposes. Launched on October 18, 2020, from LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this Starlink satellite features a configuration of "Box + pan" with dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. Equipped with a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms, the satellite utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Its payload includes Ku/Ka-band communications equipment and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), and it is propelled by Krypton ion thrusters. The mission aims to enhance communication services as part of SpaceX's broader Starlink constellation project.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
2.8
Span
9
Dry Mass
248
Launch Mass
260
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink V1.0-L13-26
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Krypton ion thrusters
Equipment
Ku/Ka-band payload (all), optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes)
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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