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STARLINK-1541 (46052)
COSPAR: 2020-055AB | Alt Name: Starlink 1541
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 7, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46052
International Designator
2020-055AB
Epoch
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:19 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
56.33°
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Argument of Perigee
212.26°
Period
90.97 min
Mean Motion
15.83 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1541
Alternative Name
Starlink 1541
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 46052U 20055AB 26155.33356481 .00106673 00000-0 48969-3 0 9993
2 46052 53.1582 56.3336 0002730 212.2555 72.3731 15.82870131 5906
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1541 satellite, also known as Starlink 1541, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on August 7, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans about 9 meters. Its dry mass is 248 kilograms with a launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all) and optical inter-satellite links (on prototypes), it operates primarily for communication purposes using solar arrays and batteries for power. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor system, contributing to its mission in 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.
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-L9-19
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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