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STARLINK-1733 (46564)
COSPAR: 2020-070AJ | Alt Name: Starlink 1733
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 6, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46564
International Designator
2020-070AJ
Epoch
Mon, 18 May 2026 11:07:57 GMT
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Inclination
53.02°
Right Ascension
111.88°
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Argument of Perigee
276.39°
Period
88.05 min
Mean Motion
16.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1733
Alternative Name
Starlink 1733
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 46564U 20070AJ 26138.46385787 .06448784 12244-4 79072-3 0 9998
2 46564 53.0186 111.8751 0003912 276.3888 83.6710 16.35476702311563
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-1733 (OBJECT_ID: 2020-070AJ) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX and owned by the same entity. It was launched on October 6, 2020, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters when fully deployed. Its dry mass is 248 kg, and it had a launch mass of 260 kg. It features a Ku/Ka-band payload with optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), solar arrays for power generation, and Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite's 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-L12-46
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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