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STARLINK-1623 (46129)
COSPAR: 2020-057N | Alt Name: Starlink 1623
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 18, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46129
International Designator
2020-057N
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
41.60°
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Argument of Perigee
192.31°
Period
91.00 min
Mean Motion
15.82 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1623
Alternative Name
Starlink 1623
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 46129U 20057N 26185.33336806 .00209020 00000-0 96354-3 0 9993
2 46129 53.0373 41.5961 0002992 192.3109 127.9197 15.82454738 6007
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-1623 (OBJECT_ID: 2020-057N) is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on August 18, 2020, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket, it weighs 260 kg at launch and has a dry mass of 248 kg. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and features optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes. It measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system utilizes Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape is described as box with a pan configuration and it operates in a communication mission.
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-L10-37
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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