STARLINK-1871 (47157)

COSPAR: 2020-088AM | Alt Name: Starlink 1871

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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

47157

International Designator

2020-088AM

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:28:20 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

112.56°

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Argument of Perigee

64.47°

Period

93.59 min

Mean Motion

15.39 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1871

Alternative Name

Starlink 1871

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 47157U 20088AM  26185.18635295  .00084239  00000-0  21653-2 0  9998

2 47157  53.1558 112.5625 0004946  64.4744 295.6771 15.38568751309791

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Summary

The Starlink-1871 satellite, also known as Starlink 1871, is a communication satellite owned by SPXS (SpaceX) and was launched on November 25, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when deployed. It has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), it utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration, and its primary mission is communication in the Starlink constellation.

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-L15-36

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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