STARLINK-1905 (46746)

COSPAR: 2020-074H | Alt Name: Starlink 1905

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 24, 2020

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

46746

International Designator

2020-074H

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:47:45 GMT

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Inclination

53.02°

Right Ascension

60.50°

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Argument of Perigee

251.48°

Period

88.76 min

Mean Motion

16.22 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1905

Alternative Name

Starlink 1905

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 46746U 20074H   26184.94982749  .02248347  11868-4  92798-3 0  9999

2 46746  53.0244  60.4964 0010143 251.4842 108.5095 16.22368877315581

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Summary

STARLINK-1905 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation, launched on October 24, 2020, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It weighs 260 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 248 kilograms. STARLINK-1905 is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links on a few prototypes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite employs krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box-shaped body with an extended pan configuration. It operates in the communication sector, owned and manufactured by SpaceX.

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-L14-23

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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