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STARLINK-1625 (46131)
COSPAR: 2020-057Q | Alt Name: Starlink 1625
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 18, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46131
International Designator
2020-057Q
Epoch
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:30:24 GMT
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Inclination
53.03°
Right Ascension
90.60°
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Argument of Perigee
265.76°
Period
87.65 min
Mean Motion
16.43 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1625
Alternative Name
Starlink 1625
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 46131U 20057Q 26099.27111318 .12087427 12438-4 60993-3 0 9992
2 46131 53.0263 90.6018 0003524 265.7650 94.2995 16.42880097313173
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 46131 and OBJECT ID 2020-057Q is known as STARLINK-1625 or Starlink 1625, part of the Starlink constellation. It was launched on August 18, 2020, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from Launch Pad LC40. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters when its components are extended. It has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its mission is to provide communication services using krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The manufacturer and owner are SpaceX (SPXS).
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-L10-39
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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