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STARLINK-1913 (47179)
COSPAR: 2020-088BK | Alt Name: Starlink 1913
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 25, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47179
International Designator
2020-088BK
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:51:41 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
125.74°
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Argument of Perigee
80.60°
Period
93.71 min
Mean Motion
15.37 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1913
Alternative Name
Starlink 1913
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 47179U 20088BK 26184.82755936 .00056527 00000-0 15582-2 0 9990
2 47179 53.1596 125.7351 0005152 80.5966 279.5620 15.36591281309576
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-1913 (OBJECT_ID: 2020-088BK) is a Starlink communication satellite launched on November 25, 2020, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters, it has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all), optical inter-satellite links (for a few prototypes), and uses solar arrays and batteries for power. It features krypton ion thrusters as its motor system and was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) 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-L15-58
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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