STARLINK-1654 (46326)

COSPAR: 2020-062B | Alt Name: Starlink 1654

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 3, 2020

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

46326

International Designator

2020-062B

Epoch

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:56:27 GMT

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Inclination

53.02°

Right Ascension

198.62°

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Argument of Perigee

294.27°

Period

88.04 min

Mean Motion

16.36 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1654

Alternative Name

Starlink 1654

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 46326U 20062B   26166.58087730  .06741012  12281-4  80525-3 0  9992

2 46326  53.0183 198.6201 0007139 294.2691  65.7607 16.35644660320448

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Summary

STARLINK-1654 is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on September 3, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. Its dry mass is 248 kilograms, with a launch mass of 260 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links (with only a few prototypes). The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and generates power through solar arrays and batteries. Its structure consists of a box shape with an additional pan element, but specific details regarding its shape and composition are not provided.

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-L11-11

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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