STARLINK-1583 (46064)

COSPAR: 2020-055AP | Alt Name: Starlink 1583

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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

46064

International Designator

2020-055AP

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:13:11 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

295.13°

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Argument of Perigee

110.44°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1583

Alternative Name

Starlink 1583

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 46064U 20055AP  26184.59249762  .00000943  00000-0  42147-4 0  9995

2 46064  53.1591 295.1348 0000904 110.4424 249.6674 15.31703974326815

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Summary

The Starlink-1583 satellite, identified by NORAD CAT ID 46064 and OBJECT ID 2020-055AP, was launched on August 7, 2020, from the LC39A launch pad at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), it is part of the Starlink constellation and has a mission focused on communication services. The satellite features a box shape with a pan design, measures 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, spans 9 meters, and has a dry mass of 248 kilograms. It was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all satellites) and optical inter-satellite links (few prototypes), it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power and is propelled by krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's equipment includes components for communication purposes.

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-L9-55

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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