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STARLINK-1547 (46347)
COSPAR: 2020-062Y | Alt Name: Starlink 1547
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 3, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46347
International Designator
2020-062Y
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:29:38 GMT
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Inclination
53.02°
Right Ascension
54.93°
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Argument of Perigee
247.07°
Period
89.29 min
Mean Motion
16.13 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1547
Alternative Name
Starlink 1547
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 46347U 20062Y 26185.06224653 .01217233 99980-3 10534-2 0 9996
2 46347 53.0202 54.9256 0008929 247.0718 112.9375 16.12776025324066
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-1547 satellite (OBJECT_ID: 2020-062Y) is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on September 3, 2020, from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all) and optical inter-satellite links on prototypes. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters, and its power supply consists of solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan."
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-L11-02
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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