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STARLINK-1094 (44941)
COSPAR: 2020-001AD | Alt Name: Starlink 1094
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 7, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44941
International Designator
2020-001AD
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:19:34 GMT
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Inclination
53.15°
Right Ascension
125.83°
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Argument of Perigee
69.36°
Period
92.44 min
Mean Motion
15.58 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1094
Alternative Name
Starlink 1094
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 44941U 20001AD 26185.26359179 .00137370 00000-0 17888-2 0 9994
2 44941 53.1497 125.8289 0006917 69.3551 290.8203 15.57789995358252
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1094 satellite, also known as Starlink 1094, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on January 7, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters. Its dry mass is recorded at 248 kilograms, while its total launch mass was 260 kilograms. The spacecraft is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all) and optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes. It features solar arrays and batteries as its power source and uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Manufactured by SpaceX, this satellite has a box-like shape with a pan design and operates in low Earth orbit for global internet connectivity 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-L2-28
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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