STARLINK-1552 (46076)

COSPAR: 2020-055BB | Alt Name: Starlink 1552

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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

46076

International Designator

2020-055BB

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:55:27 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

278.80°

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Argument of Perigee

92.20°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1552

Alternative Name

Starlink 1552

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 46076U 20055BB  26185.28851007  .00003136  00000-0  11273-3 0  9998

2 46076  53.1590 278.8013 0001045  92.1951 267.9171 15.31715898327085

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Summary

STARLINK-1552 is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX) and was launched on August 7, 2020, from LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has a bus configuration of Starlink with dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when deployed. It has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all), optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes), and Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, the satellite's power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The shape of the satellite is described as "Box + pan."

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-L9-26

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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