STARLINK-1676 (46556)

COSPAR: 2020-070AA | Alt Name: Starlink 1676

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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

46556

International Designator

2020-070AA

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:26:59 GMT

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Inclination

53.04°

Right Ascension

295.16°

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Argument of Perigee

355.09°

Period

91.14 min

Mean Motion

15.80 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1676

Alternative Name

Starlink 1676

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 46556U 20070AA  26185.01874548  .00439977  00000-0  22045-2 0  9998

2 46556  53.0369 295.1639 0004233 355.0861   5.0117 15.80023547318156

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Summary

The Starlink-1676 satellite, designated as 2020-070AA and cataloged under NORAD ID 46556, was launched on October 6, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and serves as part of their Starlink constellation for communication purposes. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters, equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its dry mass is 248 kilograms, while its launch mass was 260 kilograms. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with optical inter-satellite links in prototype form and utilizes krypton ion thrusters as propulsion. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan" without specific details on RCS or ADCS systems.

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-L12-15

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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