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STARLINK-1942 (46794)
COSPAR: 2020-074BH | Alt Name: Starlink 1942
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 24, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46794
International Designator
2020-074BH
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:01:37 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
88.20°
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Argument of Perigee
193.59°
Period
91.42 min
Mean Motion
15.75 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1942
Alternative Name
Starlink 1942
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 46794U 20074BH 26185.00113007 .00150078 00000-0 96773-3 0 9993
2 46794 53.0377 88.2048 0002572 193.5911 166.5039 15.75191047315214
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-1942 (OBJECT_ID: 2020-074BH) is a Starlink spacecraft launched on October 24, 2020, from the LC40 launch pad at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Manufactured by SPXS, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. The satellite weighs 260 kg at launch and 248 kg dry mass. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links, its mission is communication, powered by solar arrays and batteries. It features krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box plus pan shape. The satellite belongs to the Starlink constellation network owned by SPXS.
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-L14-52
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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