STARLINK-1672 (46537)

COSPAR: 2020-070F | Alt Name: Starlink 1672

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 6, 2020

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

46537

International Designator

2020-070F

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:19:47 GMT

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Inclination

53.04°

Right Ascension

293.01°

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Argument of Perigee

2.73°

Period

91.65 min

Mean Motion

15.71 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1672

Alternative Name

Starlink 1672

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 46537U 20070F   26185.01374390  .00129324  00000-0  99113-3 0  9990

2 46537  53.0436 293.0140 0003242   2.7312 357.3722 15.71219369318187

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-1672 (OBJECT_ID: 2020-070F) is a Starlink communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on October 6, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 248 kilograms dry mass and had a launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all), some prototypes also include optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes. Power is supplied by solar arrays complemented by batteries, while its propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's design features a box shape with a pan configuration but lacks specific details on color, RCS values, ADCS, or transmission frequencies.

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-L12-12

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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