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STARLINK-1545 (46156)
COSPAR: 2020-057AR | Alt Name: Starlink 1545
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 18, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46156
International Designator
2020-057AR
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:54:40 GMT
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Inclination
53.03°
Right Ascension
36.95°
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Argument of Perigee
262.61°
Period
89.69 min
Mean Motion
16.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1545
Alternative Name
Starlink 1545
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 46156U 20057AR 26185.12130481 .01141861 74160-3 15730-2 0 9999
2 46156 53.0298 36.9519 0009316 262.6110 97.3863 16.05560384326501
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1545 satellite, also known as Starlink 1545, is a communication satellite owned and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on August 18, 2020, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dry mass of 248 kg and was launched with a total mass of 260 kg. It is part of the Starlink constellation, designed for communication purposes and equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities as well as optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power and employs krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Its shape is described as box-shaped with an additional pan structure.
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-L10-01
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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