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STARLINK-1593 (46119)
COSPAR: 2020-057C | Alt Name: Starlink 1593
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 18, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46119
International Designator
2020-057C
Epoch
Tue, 05 May 2026 23:51:50 GMT
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Inclination
53.02°
Right Ascension
338.44°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
265.97°
Period
87.83 min
Mean Motion
16.40 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1593
Alternative Name
Starlink 1593
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 46119U 20057C 26125.99433002 .09196762 12338-4 69401-3 0 9995
2 46119 53.0203 338.4355 0010133 265.9717 94.0170 16.39515796317095
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1593 satellite, also known as Starlink 1593, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on August 18, 2020, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans about 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 248 kilograms, and it was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes, STARLINK-1593 uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries to provide power. The satellite's purpose is communication, aligning with SpaceX’s broader mission of providing global internet coverage through its 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-L10-09
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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