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STARLINK-1114 (44927)
COSPAR: 2020-001P | Alt Name: Starlink 1114
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 7, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44927
International Designator
2020-001P
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:48:42 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
121.14°
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Argument of Perigee
132.52°
Period
91.58 min
Mean Motion
15.72 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1114
Alternative Name
Starlink 1114
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 44927U 20001P 26185.24215728 .00090434 00000-0 66378-3 0 9995
2 44927 53.0391 121.1420 0001752 132.5220 227.5946 15.72405195358291
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1114 satellite, also known as Starlink 1114, is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and was launched on January 7, 2020, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink constellation designed for communication purposes. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters, featuring solar arrays and batteries as its power source. Its dry mass is recorded at 248 kilograms with a launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links (on prototypes), it uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion.
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-L2-14
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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