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STARLINK-1132 (45044)
COSPAR: 2020-006A | Alt Name: Starlink 1132
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 29, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45044
International Designator
2020-006A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:23:33 GMT
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Inclination
53.15°
Right Ascension
56.07°
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Argument of Perigee
134.71°
Period
92.35 min
Mean Motion
15.59 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1132
Alternative Name
Starlink 1132
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 45044U 20006A 26185.01635691 .00060989 00000-0 76296-3 0 9993
2 45044 53.1486 56.0743 0002443 134.7120 225.4092 15.59250425354983
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1132 is a communication satellite under the Starlink program, operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on January 29, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has an object identifier of 2020-006A and a NORAD catalog ID of 45044. It measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite's dry mass is 248 kilograms, and it weighed 260 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload communication capabilities and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), STARLINK-1132 uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and employs krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite's shape is described as box-like with a pan configuration, aimed at facilitating global internet connectivity.
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-L3-01
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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