STARLINK-1830 (46727)

COSPAR: 2020-073BK | Alt Name: Starlink 1830

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 18, 2020

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

46727

International Designator

2020-073BK

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:02 GMT

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Inclination

53.03°

Right Ascension

330.24°

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Argument of Perigee

307.27°

Period

90.96 min

Mean Motion

15.83 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1830

Alternative Name

Starlink 1830

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 46727U 20073BK  26185.00003472  .00167058  00000-0  74985-3 0  9999

2 46727  53.0342 330.2405 0007604 307.2705 181.5209 15.83111947  5958

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Summary

STARLINK-1830, also known as Starlink 1830, is a communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on October 18, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 260 kg at launch with a dry mass of 248 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links (in prototype), the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. It is powered by krypton ion thrusters for its propulsion system, enabling it to maintain orbit and perform maneuvers. The satellite's shape is described as box-like with a pan configuration and is part of SpaceX’s Starlink constellation aimed at 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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.2

Diameter

2.8

Span

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-L13-58

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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