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STARLINK-1800 (46700)
COSPAR: 2020-073AG | Alt Name: Starlink 1800
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 18, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46700
International Designator
2020-073AG
Epoch
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:02:54 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
53.02°
Right Ascension
320.76°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
274.30°
Period
87.62 min
Mean Motion
16.44 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1800
Alternative Name
Starlink 1800
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 46700U 20073AG 26117.12702288 .10752863 12473-4 39160-3 0 9991
2 46700 53.0163 320.7552 0009163 274.2976 85.7025 16.43550535305313
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 46700 and OBJECT ID 2020-073AG is a communication spacecraft launched on October 18, 2020, from the LC39A launch pad at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) and has a dry mass of 248 kg with a total launch mass of 260 kg. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and its solar arrays span up to 9 meters. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links on prototypes, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters for orbital adjustments. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with a pan configuration.
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-L13-30
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
Map
Next Pass
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