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STARLINK-1555 (46032)
COSPAR: 2020-055F | Alt Name: Starlink 1555
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 7, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46032
International Designator
2020-055F
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:42:41 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
305.95°
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Argument of Perigee
83.72°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1555
Alternative Name
Starlink 1555
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 46032U 20055F 26185.07131750 -.00000963 00000-0 -19278-4 0 9994
2 46032 53.1611 305.9481 0001195 83.7219 276.3919 15.31702537326710
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-1555 satellite, identified by NORAD CAT ID 46032 and OBJECT ID 2020-055F, is a communication satellite owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on August 7, 2020, from LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it weighs 260 kg at launch with a dry mass of 248 kg. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and has a span of 9 meters. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload equipment, optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), solar arrays, batteries for power supply, and Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Its shape is described as a box with a pan configuration.
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-L9-28
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
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