X Report 10 May 2025
SpaceX continues its rapid launch cadence by deploying 28 Starlink satellites while expanding its service with collaborations such as United Airlines and Entel in Chile.
STARLINK-1928 (46758)
COSPAR: 2020-074V | Alt Name: Starlink 1928
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 24, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46758
International Designator
2020-074V
Epoch
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:52:02 GMT
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Inclination
53.02°
Right Ascension
102.95°
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Argument of Perigee
247.78°
Period
87.74 min
Mean Motion
16.41 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1928
Alternative Name
Starlink 1928
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 46758U 20074V 26176.07781071 .08116360 12348-4 49748-3 0 9998
2 46758 53.0193 102.9547 0007931 247.7817 112.2389 16.41271005314211
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1928 satellite, also known as Starlink 1928, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on October 24, 2020, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links. Its dry mass is 248 kilograms with a total launch mass of 260 kilograms. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. The satellite's primary mission is communication within the Starlink network.
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-L14-40
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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