STARLINK-1735 (46565)

COSPAR: 2020-070AK | Alt Name: Starlink 1735

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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

46565

International Designator

2020-070AK

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:48:34 GMT

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Inclination

53.02°

Right Ascension

255.79°

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Argument of Perigee

350.34°

Period

89.27 min

Mean Motion

16.13 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1735

Alternative Name

Starlink 1735

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 46565U 20070AK  26185.24206850  .01243736  10592-2  10540-2 0  9991

2 46565  53.0235 255.7877 0011836 350.3368   9.7437 16.13019363318717

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Summary

The Starlink-1735 satellite, also known as STARLINK-1735 or Starlink 1735, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on October 6, 2020, from the Kennedy Space Center's LC39A launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket, it was deployed for the purpose of enhancing global communication networks. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, with an extended span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays or other deployable structures. At launch, it weighed around 260 kilograms, with a dry mass of about 248 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite uses Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system to maintain its orbit and orientation.

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-L12-47

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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