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STARLINK-1742 (46376)
COSPAR: 2020-062BD | Alt Name: Starlink 1742
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 3, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46376
International Designator
2020-062BD
Epoch
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:49:44 GMT
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Inclination
53.01°
Right Ascension
59.75°
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Argument of Perigee
302.23°
Period
87.83 min
Mean Motion
16.39 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1742
Alternative Name
Starlink 1742
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 46376U 20062BD 26106.74287243 .04694002 12374-4 36602-3 0 9994
2 46376 53.0074 59.7521 0004028 302.2333 57.8322 16.39443297312085
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1742 satellite, also known as Starlink 1742, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation designed for communication purposes. Launched on September 3, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes. Equipped with krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries for power, STARLINK-1742 weighs approximately 260 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 248 kilograms.
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-L11-42
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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