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STARLINK-1876 (47161)
COSPAR: 2020-088AR | Alt Name: Starlink 1876
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 25, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47161
International Designator
2020-088AR
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:58:09 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
53.03°
Right Ascension
47.97°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
259.68°
Period
88.99 min
Mean Motion
16.18 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1876
Alternative Name
Starlink 1876
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 47161U 20088AR 26185.04038384 .01854419 11758-4 10631-2 0 9990
2 47161 53.0304 47.9719 0010689 259.6763 100.3069 16.18171780310659
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1876 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on November 25, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station 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 an operational span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 260 kilograms at launch and features a dry mass of 248 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload systems and optical inter-satellite links, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and employs krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The spacecraft's shape is described as box-like with an attached pan, designed primarily for 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.
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-L15-40
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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