STARLINK-1922 (46753)

COSPAR: 2020-074Q | Alt Name: Starlink 1922

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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

46753

International Designator

2020-074Q

Epoch

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:52:37 GMT

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Inclination

53.02°

Right Ascension

88.29°

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Argument of Perigee

264.15°

Period

87.42 min

Mean Motion

16.47 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1922

Alternative Name

Starlink 1922

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 46753U 20074Q   26179.20321030  .12923564  12549-4  22008-3 0  9996

2 46753  53.0194  88.2924 0009282 264.1548  95.8444 16.47266339314697

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-1922 (OBJECT_ID: 2020-074Q) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on October 24, 2020, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 248 kilograms, and it has a launch mass of 260 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (applied to all) along with optical inter-satellite links for a few prototypes. The satellite's propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters, and its power supply comes from solar arrays and batteries. Its shape is described as a box with a pan configuration.

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-L14-35

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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