STARLINK-1584 (46044)

COSPAR: 2020-055T | Alt Name: Starlink 1584

DECAYED

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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

46044

International Designator

2020-055T

Decay Date

5/24/2024

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1584

Alternative Name

Starlink 1584

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

STARLINK-1584 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink series and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on August 7, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and prototype optical inter-satellite links for data transmission. The spacecraft weighs 260 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 248 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with krypton ion thrusters, STARLINK-1584 is designed to provide communication services as part of SpaceX's broader Starlink constellation initiative.

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-L9-56

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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