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STARLINK-1090 (44968)
COSPAR: 2020-001BG | Alt Name: Starlink 1090
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 7, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44968
International Designator
2020-001BG
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:10:42 GMT
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Inclination
53.15°
Right Ascension
115.50°
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Argument of Perigee
74.15°
Period
92.68 min
Mean Motion
15.54 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1090
Alternative Name
Starlink 1090
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 44968U 20001BG 26185.13244141 .00099073 00000-0 15053-2 0 9990
2 44968 53.1468 115.5010 0004967 74.1484 286.0074 15.53786762358381
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1090 satellite, also known as Starlink 1090, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on January 7, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it serves as part of the Starlink constellation. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters when fully deployed. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and some prototypes include optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes. The dry mass is recorded at 248 kilograms, while the launch mass was 260 kilograms. Power generation comes from solar arrays complemented by batteries, and its propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters. Its shape can be described as a box with a pan configuration, and it operates in orbit for communication purposes.
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-L2-55
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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