STARLINK-1523 (46028)

COSPAR: 2020-055B | Alt Name: Starlink 1523

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 7, 2020

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

46028

International Designator

2020-055B

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:10:02 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

307.96°

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Argument of Perigee

335.36°

Period

93.97 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1523

Alternative Name

Starlink 1523

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 46028U 20055B   26184.63197245  .00058785  00000-0  18495-2 0  9992

2 46028  53.1608 307.9561 0002974 335.3580  24.7279 15.32411065326656

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Summary

The STARLINK-1523 satellite, also known as Starlink 1523, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. Launched on August 7, 2020, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it operates in a box + pan configuration with dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and has a span of 9 meters. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links, the satellite features Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. Its dry mass is 248 kilograms while its launch mass was 260 kilograms. The satellite's mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink constellation.

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-L9-04

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

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