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STARLINK-1677 (46576)
COSPAR: 2020-070AW | Alt Name: Starlink 1677
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 6, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46576
International Designator
2020-070AW
Epoch
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:47:18 GMT
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Inclination
53.01°
Right Ascension
315.87°
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Argument of Perigee
282.26°
Period
87.66 min
Mean Motion
16.43 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1677
Alternative Name
Starlink 1677
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 46576U 20070AW 26173.49118539 .09456376 12474-4 40641-3 0 9996
2 46576 53.0096 315.8681 0009524 282.2597 77.7383 16.42780454316848
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1677 satellite, also known as Starlink 1677, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on October 6, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans about 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. It weighs around 260 kilograms at launch and carries a dry mass of 248 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and features optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while the propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's mission is to provide communication services as part of SpaceX's larger 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.
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-L12-16
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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