STARLINK-1466 (45732)

COSPAR: 2020-038C | Alt Name: Starlink 1466

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 13, 2020

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

45732

International Designator

2020-038C

Decay Date

9/2/2024

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1466

Alternative Name

Starlink 1466

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The satellite STARLINK-1466, also known as Starlink 1466, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on June 13, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Launch Complex 40 (LC40), using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 248 kilograms, and it had a launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (some prototypes), STARLINK-1466 serves a communication mission for its owner SpaceX (SPXS). It uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan," and it was manufactured by SPXS for the purpose of providing communication services.

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-L8-08

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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