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STARLINK-1636 (46153)
COSPAR: 2020-057AN | Alt Name: Starlink 1636
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 18, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46153
International Designator
2020-057AN
Decay Date
9/22/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1636
Alternative Name
Starlink 1636
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The STARLINK-1636 satellite, also known as Starlink 1636, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and owned by the same entity. Launched on August 18, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. The satellite is part of the Starlink constellation and features a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes. It measures approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters when fully deployed. Equipped with krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation, STARLINK-1636 is designed primarily for communication services.
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-L10-50
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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