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STARLINK-1832 (46780)
COSPAR: 2020-074AT | Alt Name: Starlink 1832
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 24, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46780
International Designator
2020-074AT
Epoch
Sat, 02 May 2026 01:30:25 GMT
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Inclination
53.02°
Right Ascension
354.93°
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Argument of Perigee
256.77°
Period
87.82 min
Mean Motion
16.40 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1832
Alternative Name
Starlink 1832
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 46780U 20074AT 26122.06279451 .08857773 12320-4 65286-3 0 9992
2 46780 53.0192 354.9333 0009436 256.7748 103.2246 16.39739041305939
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1832 satellite, also known as Starlink 1832, is a communication spacecraft operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on October 24, 2020, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it is part of the Starlink constellation. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, it features a box plus pan shape. The satellite has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all), optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, STARLINK-1832 uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The mission aims to provide communication services.
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-L14-02
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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