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STARLINK-1123 (44930)
COSPAR: 2020-001S | Alt Name: Starlink 1123
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 7, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44930
International Designator
2020-001S
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:02:38 GMT
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Inclination
53.14°
Right Ascension
150.43°
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Argument of Perigee
43.67°
Period
92.17 min
Mean Motion
15.62 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1123
Alternative Name
Starlink 1123
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 44930U 20001S 26185.16850565 .00143092 00000-0 15685-2 0 9997
2 44930 53.1409 150.4313 0007486 43.6721 316.4884 15.62276409357897
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1123 satellite, also known as Starlink 1123, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on January 7, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 248 kg and was equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and has a span of 9 meters. It is part of the Starlink constellation and uses Ku/Ka-band payload along with optical inter-satellite links on a few prototypes. Its motor propulsion consists of krypton ion thrusters, and its shape is described as a box with a pan configuration. The satellite's purpose is to provide 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-L2-17
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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