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STARLINK-1531 (46572)
COSPAR: 2020-070AS | Alt Name: Starlink 1531
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 6, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46572
International Designator
2020-070AS
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:19:57 GMT
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Inclination
53.03°
Right Ascension
276.04°
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Argument of Perigee
327.55°
Period
89.06 min
Mean Motion
16.17 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1531
Alternative Name
Starlink 1531
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 46572U 20070AS 26185.01385949 .01683081 11749-4 10488-2 0 9990
2 46572 53.0339 276.0423 0015396 327.5532 32.4556 16.16895465318417
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1531 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX on October 6, 2020, from Kennedy Space Center LC39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters, featuring a dry mass of 248 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all), optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes), and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's power comes from solar arrays and batteries, and its primary mission is to facilitate 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-L12-01
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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