STARLINK-1835 (46782)

COSPAR: 2020-074AV | Alt Name: Starlink 1835

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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

46782

International Designator

2020-074AV

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:58:35 GMT

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Inclination

53.04°

Right Ascension

59.60°

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Argument of Perigee

238.97°

Period

90.97 min

Mean Motion

15.83 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1835

Alternative Name

Starlink 1835

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 46782U 20074AV  26185.08235581  .00186868  00000-0  84774-3 0  9994

2 46782  53.0365  59.5978 0003526 238.9728 121.0948 15.82858040315611

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Summary

STARLINK-1835 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on October 24, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched at a mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite links, and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its purpose is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink constellation.

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-L14-05

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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