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STARLINK-1622 (46128)
COSPAR: 2020-057M | Alt Name: Starlink 1622
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 18, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46128
International Designator
2020-057M
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.01°
Right Ascension
0.81°
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Argument of Perigee
271.92°
Period
90.04 min
Mean Motion
15.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1622
Alternative Name
Starlink 1622
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 46128U 20057M 26185.33336806 .00538272 13677-3 10659-2 0 9996
2 46128 53.0096 0.8057 0007729 271.9245 346.0153 15.99360869 5992
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1622 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on August 18, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures approximately 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans up to 9 meters when deployed. The satellite weighs 260 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 248 kilograms. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload (all), optical inter-satellite links on a few prototypes, solar arrays for power generation, and batteries. Its propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters to maintain its orbit. The satellite's design includes a box shape with deployable panels.
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-L10-36
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
Map
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