STARLINK-1741 (46567)

COSPAR: 2020-070AM | Alt Name: Starlink 1741

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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

46567

International Designator

2020-070AM

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:59:25 GMT

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Inclination

53.02°

Right Ascension

256.34°

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Argument of Perigee

319.95°

Period

87.91 min

Mean Motion

16.38 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1741

Alternative Name

Starlink 1741

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 46567U 20070AM  26184.45793223  .07987208  12403-4  72477-3 0  9998

2 46567  53.0152 256.3391 0007819 319.9532  40.0936 16.38061958318643

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Summary

STARLINK-1741, also known as Starlink 1741, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on October 6, 2020, from the Kennedy Space Center's LC39A pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched at a mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering in orbit. The mission's purpose is to provide communication services as part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation project.

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-L12-51

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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