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STARLINK-1752 (46338)
COSPAR: 2020-062P | Alt Name: Starlink 1752
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 3, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46338
International Designator
2020-062P
Epoch
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:00:28 GMT
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Inclination
53.02°
Right Ascension
227.39°
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Argument of Perigee
297.26°
Period
87.73 min
Mean Motion
16.41 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1752
Alternative Name
Starlink 1752
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 46338U 20062P 26087.83366274 .10079077 12468-4 61026-3 0 9990
2 46338 53.0198 227.3854 0008870 297.2611 62.7531 16.41328192308073
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1752 satellite, also known as Starlink 1752, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on September 3, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 248 kg and was deployed as part of the Starlink constellation. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), the satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and has a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays. It utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and is powered by solar arrays along with batteries. The design shape 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.
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-L11-46
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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