STARLINK-1856 (47143)

COSPAR: 2020-088X | Alt Name: Starlink 1856

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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

47143

International Designator

2020-088X

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:03 GMT

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Inclination

53.04°

Right Ascension

63.25°

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Argument of Perigee

136.11°

Period

91.49 min

Mean Motion

15.74 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1856

Alternative Name

Starlink 1856

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 47143U 20088X   26185.33336806  .00055287  00000-0  38432-3 0  9991

2 47143  53.0434  63.2459 0003496 136.1094 337.2120 15.73875813  5949

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-1856 (OBJECT_ID: 2020-088X) is a Starlink satellite manufactured by SPXS and launched on November 25, 2020, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Its dimensions include a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters with a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload communication equipment (all), optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes), and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. It utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power supply, and its mission is focused on 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.

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-L15-22

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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