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STARLINK-1595 (46159)
COSPAR: 2020-057AU | Alt Name: Starlink 1595
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 18, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46159
International Designator
2020-057AU
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:02 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
86.33°
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Argument of Perigee
137.97°
Period
91.21 min
Mean Motion
15.79 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1595
Alternative Name
Starlink 1595
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 46159U 20057AU 26185.00003472 .00093105 00000-0 51604-3 0 9994
2 46159 53.0373 86.3333 0004125 137.9695 123.3814 15.78815614 5784
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1595 is a Starlink satellite (OBJECT_ID: 2020-057AU) owned by SpaceX, launched on August 18, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 248 kg, and it was launched at a mass of 260 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes). The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power and employs krypton ion thrusters as its motor. The shape of the satellite is described as "Box + pan," and it is intended for communication purposes as part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation.
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-L10-11
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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