STARLINK-1667 (46155)

COSPAR: 2020-057AQ | Alt Name: Starlink 1667

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 18, 2020

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

46155

International Designator

2020-057AQ

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:32:08 GMT

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Inclination

52.99°

Right Ascension

359.82°

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Argument of Perigee

282.12°

Period

87.97 min

Mean Motion

16.37 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1667

Alternative Name

Starlink 1667

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 46155U 20057AQ  26184.89732509  .06909011  12312-4  69923-3 0  9990

2 46155  52.9948 359.8183 0012793 282.1188  77.8423 16.36899098326987

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Summary

STARLINK-1667 is a communication satellite part of the Starlink constellation owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on August 18, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It had a launch mass of 260 kilograms and a dry mass of 248 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links (on prototypes), the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries, and utilizes Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The shape of the satellite is described as "Box + pan."

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-L10-58

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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