STARLINK-1122 (44949)

COSPAR: 2020-001AM | Alt Name: Starlink 1122

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 7, 2020

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

44949

International Designator

2020-001AM

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:14:55 GMT

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Inclination

53.15°

Right Ascension

132.27°

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Argument of Perigee

55.24°

Period

92.44 min

Mean Motion

15.58 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1122

Alternative Name

Starlink 1122

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 44949U 20001AM  26184.05203095  .00053986  00000-0  71447-3 0  9995

2 44949  53.1536 132.2715 0006883  55.2351 304.9308 15.57784004358051

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-1122 (OBJECT_ID: 2020-001AM) is a Starlink communication satellite launched on January 7, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. The satellite features solar arrays and batteries for power supply and weighs 260 kilograms at launch, with a dry mass of 248 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload equipment (all) and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), it uses Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite is owned by SPXS (SpaceX) and was manufactured by the same entity for communication purposes, featuring a box-shaped body with an additional 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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.2

Diameter

2.8

Span

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-L2-36

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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