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STARLINK-1834 (46781)
COSPAR: 2020-074AU | Alt Name: Starlink 1834
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 24, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46781
International Designator
2020-074AU
Decay Date
2/19/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1834
Alternative Name
Starlink 1834
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The Starlink-1834 satellite, also known as Starlink 1834 and designated as 2020-074AU by NORAD, was launched on October 24, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. This communication satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters, and it features a box plus pan shape design. Its dry mass is 248 kilograms, while its launch mass was 260 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all) and optical inter-satellite links on a few prototypes. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power and employs krypton ion thrusters as propulsion. The spacecraft's mission is to provide communication services, and it was manufactured by SpaceX in the United States.
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-L14-04
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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