STARLINK-1446 (45663)

COSPAR: 2020-035G | Alt Name: Starlink 1446

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 4, 2020

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

45663

International Designator

2020-035G

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:17:42 GMT

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Inclination

53.02°

Right Ascension

164.76°

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Argument of Perigee

353.30°

Period

92.95 min

Mean Motion

15.49 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1446

Alternative Name

Starlink 1446

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 45663U 20035G   26184.92896137  .00041223  00000-0  74753-3 0  9991

2 45663  53.0203 164.7562 0002052 353.2999   6.7980 15.49221284337651

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Summary

The STARLINK-1446 satellite, also known as Starlink 1446, is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on June 4, 2020, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. Weighing 260 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 248 kilograms, it is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload equipment (all) and optical inter-satellite links on a few prototypes. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays with batteries for power generation. Its 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.

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-L7-07

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

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