STARLINK-1125 (44950)

COSPAR: 2020-001AN | Alt Name: Starlink 1125

DECAYED

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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

44950

International Designator

2020-001AN

Decay Date

7/9/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1125

Alternative Name

Starlink 1125

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The Starlink-1125 satellite, also known as Starlink 1125 and identified by NORAD CAT ID 44950, was launched on January 7, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the SpaceX communication constellation. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters, featuring a box plus pan shape. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (deployed across all satellites) and optical inter-satellite links (on prototypes), the spacecraft is powered by solar arrays and batteries. It has a launch mass of 260 kg and a dry mass of 248 kg, utilizing krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's primary purpose is communication, manufactured by SpaceX under the ownership of SpaceX as part of their Starlink V1.0-L2-37 payload series.

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-L2-37

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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