STARLINK-1665 (46356)

COSPAR: 2020-062AH | Alt Name: Starlink 1665

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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

46356

International Designator

2020-062AH

Epoch

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:21:32 GMT

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Inclination

53.02°

Right Ascension

147.18°

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Argument of Perigee

242.66°

Period

87.69 min

Mean Motion

16.42 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1665

Alternative Name

Starlink 1665

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 46356U 20062AH  26178.09828745  .09495866  12368-4  50765-3 0  9998

2 46356  53.0154 147.1846 0007262 242.6624 117.3684 16.42186075322173

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Summary

The STARLINK-1665 satellite, also known as Starlink 1665, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on September 3, 2020, from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and features optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes. The satellite is equipped with Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays paired with batteries for power supply. Weighing 260 kg at launch and 248 kg dry, it serves the purpose of communication as part of SpaceX's broader mission to provide global internet coverage.

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-L11-17

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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