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STARLINK-1814 (46712)
COSPAR: 2020-073AU | Alt Name: Starlink 1814
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 18, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46712
International Designator
2020-073AU
Epoch
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:09:27 GMT
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Inclination
53.02°
Right Ascension
100.14°
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Argument of Perigee
26.61°
Period
88.33 min
Mean Motion
16.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1814
Alternative Name
Starlink 1814
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 46712U 20073AU 26084.92323558 .04964988 12122-4 10448-2 0 9998
2 46712 53.0226 100.1416 0002949 26.6133 333.5060 16.30164514300530
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1814 is a communication satellite under the Starlink program, launched on October 18, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), the spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 260 kilograms at launch, including its dry mass of 248 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload technology and optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes. Its propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters, while power generation relies on solar arrays and batteries. The shape of the satellite is described as a box with a pan design, suitable for its mission objectives within SpaceX's constellation.
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-L13-42
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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