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STARLINK-1893 (46786)
COSPAR: 2020-074AZ | Alt Name: Starlink 1893
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 24, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46786
International Designator
2020-074AZ
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:51:38 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
56.82°
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Argument of Perigee
220.66°
Period
91.40 min
Mean Motion
15.75 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1893
Alternative Name
Starlink 1893
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 46786U 20074AZ 26184.91086742 .00143016 00000-0 91280-3 0 9990
2 46786 53.0425 56.8174 0002891 220.6607 139.4197 15.75449400315648
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1893 satellite, also known as Starlink 1893, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on October 24, 2020, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. Weighing 260 kilograms at launch, its dry mass is recorded as 248 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all), optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's power system includes solar arrays and batteries. Its shape can be described as a box with a pan configuration, and it operates in communication purposes.
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-L14-14
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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