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STARLINK-1771 (46384)
COSPAR: 2020-062BM | Alt Name: Starlink 1771
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 3, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46384
International Designator
2020-062BM
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:45:39 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
144.12°
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Argument of Perigee
0.99°
Period
91.95 min
Mean Motion
15.66 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1771
Alternative Name
Starlink 1771
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 46384U 20062BM 26184.74004107 .00058975 00000-0 56457-3 0 9993
2 46384 53.0373 144.1161 0003718 0.9877 359.1145 15.66128854322805
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1771, also known as Starlink 1771, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on September 3, 2020, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters. Its dry mass is 248 kilograms, and it had a launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links on a few prototypes, STARLINK-1771 uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite's propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters, and its shape is described as box + pan.
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-L11-60
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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