STARLINK-1661 (46355)

COSPAR: 2020-062AG | Alt Name: Starlink 1661

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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

46355

International Designator

2020-062AG

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:16:52 GMT

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Inclination

53.15°

Right Ascension

185.34°

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Argument of Perigee

347.86°

Period

93.45 min

Mean Motion

15.41 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1661

Alternative Name

Starlink 1661

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 46355U 20062AG  26185.26172350  .00100578  00000-0  23806-2 0  9993

2 46355  53.1536 185.3386 0003563 347.8596  12.2323 15.40995475322303

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Summary

STARLINK-1661, also known as Starlink 1661, is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on September 3, 2020, from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched with a mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capability and optical inter-satellite links, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and is propelled by Krypton ion thrusters. The design includes a box-shaped body with pan appendages.

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-L11-15

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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