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STARLINK-1598 (46160)
COSPAR: 2020-057AV | Alt Name: Starlink 1598
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 18, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46160
International Designator
2020-057AV
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:34:47 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
72.29°
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Argument of Perigee
247.88°
Period
91.28 min
Mean Motion
15.78 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1598
Alternative Name
Starlink 1598
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 46160U 20057AV 26185.06582949 .00158641 00000-0 91712-3 0 9994
2 46160 53.0431 72.2945 0001498 247.8840 112.2021 15.77645418326007
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1598 satellite, also known as Starlink 1598, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on August 18, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters when deployed. It has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched with a mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The shape of the spacecraft is described as box-shaped with a pan configuration.
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-L10-14
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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