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STARLINK-1826 (46723)
COSPAR: 2020-073BF | Alt Name: Starlink 1826
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 18, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46723
International Designator
2020-073BF
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
321.44°
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Argument of Perigee
285.11°
Period
90.60 min
Mean Motion
15.89 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1826
Alternative Name
Starlink 1826
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 46723U 20073BF 26185.33336806 .00321441 48823-4 10927-2 0 9993
2 46723 53.0396 321.4422 0008057 285.1092 189.2800 15.89324169 6018
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-1826 (OBJECT_ID: 2020-073BF) is a Starlink communication satellite owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on October 18, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters. The satellite weighs 248 kilograms when dry and had an initial launch mass of 260 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all units), optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), solar arrays, batteries for power storage, and Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The shape is described as a box with a pan design.
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-L13-54
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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