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STARLINK-1626 (46167)
COSPAR: 2020-057BC | Alt Name: Starlink 1626
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 18, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46167
International Designator
2020-057BC
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:50:13 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
80.74°
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Argument of Perigee
211.06°
Period
91.00 min
Mean Motion
15.82 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1626
Alternative Name
Starlink 1626
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 46167U 20057BC 26185.11820815 .00209663 00000-0 97133-3 0 9998
2 46167 53.0373 80.7380 0003571 211.0622 149.0189 15.82344205324648
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-1626 (OBJECT_ID: 2020-057BC) is a part of the Starlink constellation manufactured by SPXS and launched on August 18, 2020, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite's dry mass is 248 kilograms with an overall launch mass of 260 kilograms. Its payload includes a Ku/Ka-band communication system and optical inter-satellite links for data transmission. It utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, solar arrays for power generation, and batteries as backup energy sources. The mission purpose is to facilitate global 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-L10-40
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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