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STARLINK-1718 (46674)
COSPAR: 2020-073E | Alt Name: Starlink 1718
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 18, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46674
International Designator
2020-073E
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:05:35 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
14.17°
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Argument of Perigee
278.07°
Period
90.99 min
Mean Motion
15.83 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1718
Alternative Name
Starlink 1718
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 46674U 20073E 26185.08721811 .00204849 00000-0 94121-3 0 9996
2 46674 53.0397 14.1662 0005425 278.0694 81.9713 15.82524851315580
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1718 satellite, also known as Starlink 1718, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on October 18, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes), it uses Krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering and solar arrays along with batteries to provide power. The mission's purpose is communication, and the satellite was manufactured by SpaceX.
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-L13-04
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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