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STARLINK-1536 (46070)
COSPAR: 2020-055AV | Alt Name: Starlink 1536
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 7, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46070
International Designator
2020-055AV
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:54:42 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
279.48°
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Argument of Perigee
164.79°
Period
94.02 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1536
Alternative Name
Starlink 1536
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 46070U 20055AV 26185.24632619 .00028548 00000-0 92977-3 0 9998
2 46070 53.1589 279.4753 0000517 164.7929 195.3088 15.31645712327098
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1536 satellite, also known as Starlink 1536, is a communication spacecraft operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on August 7, 2020, from the LC39A launch pad at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays or deployable structures. It weighs 260 kilograms at launch, with a dry mass of 248 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links on prototypes, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays with batteries for power generation. Its design is characterized by a box shape with a pan configuration, and it serves as part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation aimed at providing global communication services.
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-L9-15
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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