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STARLINK-1770 (46383)
COSPAR: 2020-062BL | Alt Name: Starlink 1770
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 3, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46383
International Designator
2020-062BL
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:44:51 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
98.10°
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Argument of Perigee
40.01°
Period
90.96 min
Mean Motion
15.83 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1770
Alternative Name
Starlink 1770
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 46383U 20062BL 26185.03115216 .00149725 00000-0 67573-3 0 9994
2 46383 53.0369 98.0980 0002229 40.0132 320.1054 15.83083520323470
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1770 satellite, also known as Starlink 1770, is operated by SpaceX (SPXS) and is part of the Starlink constellation designed for communication purposes. Launched on September 3, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, this satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans about 9 meters when deployed. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links on prototypes, equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The dry mass is reported as 248 kilograms while the launch mass was 260 kilograms. Krypton ion thrusters are used for propulsion.
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-L11-59
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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