STARLINK-1812 (47126)

COSPAR: 2020-088E | Alt Name: Starlink 1812

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 25, 2020

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

47126

International Designator

2020-088E

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:59:47 GMT

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Inclination

53.09°

Right Ascension

127.25°

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Argument of Perigee

76.08°

Period

94.60 min

Mean Motion

15.22 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1812

Alternative Name

Starlink 1812

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 47126U 20088E   26185.12485216  .00059558  00000-0  25541-2 0  9990

2 47126  53.0852 127.2546 0002588  76.0801 284.0483 15.22194075309565

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Summary

STARLINK-1812, also known as Starlink 1812, is a communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on November 25, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite features a box with pan shape. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters when fully deployed. The dry mass is recorded at 248 kg, while its launch mass was 260 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes, it utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply.

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-L15-05

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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