STARLINK-1750 (46337)

COSPAR: 2020-062N | Alt Name: Starlink 1750

DECAYED

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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

46337

International Designator

2020-062N

Decay Date

3/3/2026

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1750

Alternative Name

Starlink 1750

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

STARLINK-1750 is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on September 3, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this Starlink satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters when fully deployed. It weighs 248 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (with optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes) and powered by solar arrays and batteries, it uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan," suitable for its mission in 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-L11-44

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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