STARLINK-1579 (46083)

COSPAR: 2020-055BJ | Alt Name: Starlink 1579

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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

46083

International Designator

2020-055BJ

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:48:45 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

278.73°

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Argument of Perigee

57.50°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1579

Alternative Name

Starlink 1579

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 46083U 20055BJ  26185.28386164  .00008462  00000-0  28422-3 0  9994

2 46083  53.1564 278.7268 0000865  57.5024 302.6061 15.31689803327092

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Summary

The STARLINK-1579 satellite, also known as Starlink 1579, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on August 7, 2020, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 248 kilograms when dry and had a launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power. The satellite is propelled by krypton ion thrusters and is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation designed to provide global internet coverage.

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-L9-51

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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