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STARLINK-1662 (46369)
COSPAR: 2020-062AW | Alt Name: Starlink 1662
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 3, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46369
International Designator
2020-062AW
Decay Date
11/23/2021
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1662
Alternative Name
Starlink 1662
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The Starlink-1662 satellite, also known as Starlink 1662 and identified by OBJECT_ID 2020-062AW, was launched on September 3, 2020, from Launch Pad LC39A at the AFSRF launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket. This communication satellite is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and has a box shape with an attached panel. It measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes. It weighs approximately 248 kilograms dry and was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. Starlink-1662 uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries for power supply. The satellite's manufacturer is SpaceX, which also owns it.
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-L11-16
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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