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STARLINK-1759 (46340)
COSPAR: 2020-062R | Alt Name: Starlink 1759
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 3, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46340
International Designator
2020-062R
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.01°
Right Ascension
109.20°
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Argument of Perigee
116.03°
Period
90.04 min
Mean Motion
15.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1759
Alternative Name
Starlink 1759
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 46340U 20062R 26185.33336806 .00588894 16291-3 11760-2 0 9992
2 46340 53.0062 109.1978 0002346 116.0322 357.6018 15.99264608 6039
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1759 is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS), part of the Starlink constellation. Launched on September 3, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters, featuring a box plus pan shape. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's primary mission is 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.
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-L11-50
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
Map
Next Pass
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