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STARLINK-1575 (46349)
COSPAR: 2020-062AA | Alt Name: Starlink 1575
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 3, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46349
International Designator
2020-062AA
Epoch
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:54:48 GMT
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Inclination
53.01°
Right Ascension
100.34°
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Argument of Perigee
297.89°
Period
87.63 min
Mean Motion
16.43 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1575
Alternative Name
Starlink 1575
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 46349U 20062AA 26100.20472969 .11472480 12491-4 50704-3 0 9991
2 46349 53.0067 100.3393 0004492 297.8892 62.1700 16.43317278310947
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1575 satellite, also known as Starlink 1575, is a communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on September 3, 2020, from the Kennedy Space Center's LC39A launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket, this spacecraft has a dry mass of 248 kg and a launch mass of 260 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload equipment and optical inter-satellite links on certain prototypes. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and features solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its dimensions include a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters, with its shape 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-L11-05
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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