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STARLINK-1730 (46563)
COSPAR: 2020-070AH | Alt Name: Starlink 1730
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 6, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46563
International Designator
2020-070AH
Epoch
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:32:43 GMT
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Inclination
53.03°
Right Ascension
57.90°
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Argument of Perigee
175.78°
Period
92.19 min
Mean Motion
15.62 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1730
Alternative Name
Starlink 1730
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 46563U 20070AH 26156.89772205 .00083503 00000-0 93814-3 0 9990
2 46563 53.0262 57.9003 0000729 175.7767 184.3252 15.61924842313965
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1730 is a communication satellite part of the Starlink constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on October 6, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 248 kg and was launched with a total mass of 260 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all), optical inter-satellite links on prototypes, and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries. The shape of the satellite 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-L12-44
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
Map
Next Pass
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