STARLINK-1724 (46375)

COSPAR: 2020-062BC | Alt Name: Starlink 1724

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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

46375

International Designator

2020-062BC

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:50:45 GMT

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Inclination

53.02°

Right Ascension

75.65°

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Argument of Perigee

44.25°

Period

91.39 min

Mean Motion

15.76 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1724

Alternative Name

Starlink 1724

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 46375U 20062BC  26185.11858403  .00155154  00000-0  98066-3 0  9990

2 46375  53.0204  75.6548 0002261  44.2549 315.8650 15.75632750323798

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Summary

STARLINK-1724 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX on September 3, 2020, from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters. It had a launch mass of 260 kilograms with a dry mass of 248 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes), the satellite utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power and is powered by Krypton ion thrusters. The shape of the spacecraft is described as box + pan, and it was manufactured by SpaceX to serve a communication mission in Earth's orbit.

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-L11-35

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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