STARLINK-1666 (46357)

COSPAR: 2020-062AJ | Alt Name: Starlink 1666

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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

46357

International Designator

2020-062AJ

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:03 GMT

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Inclination

53.03°

Right Ascension

115.09°

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Argument of Perigee

109.76°

Period

90.44 min

Mean Motion

15.92 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1666

Alternative Name

Starlink 1666

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 46357U 20062AJ  26185.33336806  .00414526  77147-4  12150-2 0  9992

2 46357  53.0297 115.0926 0003573 109.7630 159.1255 15.92222542  5929

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Summary

STARLINK-1666, also known as Starlink 1666, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on September 3, 2020, from LC39A at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it belongs to the Starlink constellation. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters. With a dry mass of 248 kg and a launch mass of 260 kg, it is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all) and optical inter-satellite links on a few prototypes. Its mission involves communication services, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box plus pan shape design.

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-L11-18

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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