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STARLINK-1664 (46553)
COSPAR: 2020-070X | Alt Name: Starlink 1664
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 6, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46553
International Designator
2020-070X
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:46:55 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
299.43°
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Argument of Perigee
292.75°
Period
92.68 min
Mean Motion
15.54 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1664
Alternative Name
Starlink 1664
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 46553U 20070X 26184.69924913 .00098088 00000-0 14899-2 0 9992
2 46553 53.0428 299.4347 0003268 292.7505 67.3159 15.53803397318067
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1664 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on October 6, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, LC39A, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters when fully deployed. It weighs 260 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 248 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), it provides communication services. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation, and it is propelled by Krypton ion thrusters. Manufactured by SpaceX, STARLINK-1664 operates in a box plus pan configuration for its mission.
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-L12-09
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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