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STARLINK-1911 (46749)
COSPAR: 2020-074L | Alt Name: Starlink 1911
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 24, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46749
International Designator
2020-074L
Epoch
Sun, 24 May 2026 18:13:09 GMT
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Inclination
53.02°
Right Ascension
251.77°
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Argument of Perigee
307.26°
Period
87.68 min
Mean Motion
16.42 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1911
Alternative Name
Starlink 1911
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 46749U 20074L 26144.75913869 .09325211 12522-4 44407-3 0 9999
2 46749 53.0224 251.7670 0009288 307.2636 52.7564 16.42379725309377
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1911 is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and operated under the Starlink constellation. Launched on October 24, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links, featuring solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Its motor system consists of krypton ion thrusters, designed primarily for communication purposes in orbit.
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-L14-27
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
Map
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