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STARLINK-1810 (46709)
COSPAR: 2020-073AR | Alt Name: Starlink 1810
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 18, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46709
International Designator
2020-073AR
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:53:11 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
28.62°
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Argument of Perigee
144.75°
Period
91.85 min
Mean Motion
15.68 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1810
Alternative Name
Starlink 1810
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 46709U 20073AR 26184.78693493 .00096626 00000-0 85554-3 0 9997
2 46709 53.0389 28.6151 0003514 144.7470 215.3778 15.67856962315354
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1810 satellite, also known as Starlink 1810, is operated by SPXS and was launched on October 18, 2020, from Kennedy Space Center's LC39A launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. With dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, it has a span of 9 meters and a dry mass of 248 kilograms. Its equipment includes a Ku/Ka-band payload with optical inter-satellite links on a few prototypes. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its mission and purpose are focused on communication, adhering to the broader Starlink constellation's goals of providing global internet coverage.
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-L13-39
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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