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STARLINK-1843 (47133)
COSPAR: 2020-088M | Alt Name: Starlink 1843
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 25, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47133
International Designator
2020-088M
Epoch
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:41:13 GMT
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Inclination
53.03°
Right Ascension
101.55°
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Argument of Perigee
290.42°
Period
87.77 min
Mean Motion
16.41 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1843
Alternative Name
Starlink 1843
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 47133U 20088M 26096.11196058 .10407534 12399-4 69859-3 0 9992
2 47133 53.0252 101.5462 0003106 290.4210 69.6503 16.40677409297049
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-1843, also known as Starlink 1843, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on November 25, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, with a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (available on all units) and optical inter-satellite links (on some prototypes), STARLINK-1843 is used for communication purposes. It uses krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and powers itself through solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration.
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-L15-12
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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