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STARLINK-1460 (45676)
COSPAR: 2020-035V | Alt Name: Starlink 1460
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 4, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45676
International Designator
2020-035V
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:26:06 GMT
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Inclination
53.15°
Right Ascension
241.69°
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Argument of Perigee
346.21°
Period
93.65 min
Mean Motion
15.38 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1460
Alternative Name
Starlink 1460
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 45676U 20035V 26185.18479509 .00057435 00000-0 15292-2 0 9998
2 45676 53.1540 241.6868 0004031 346.2065 13.8828 15.37663370336583
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1460 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on June 4, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a bus configuration and measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with optical inter-satellite links on a few prototypes, and its propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's dry mass is 248 kilograms, and it was launched at a total mass of 260 kilograms. Powered by solar arrays and batteries, STARLINK-1460 is owned by SpaceX and operates for communication purposes. Its shape is described as box with panels.
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-L7-20
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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