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STARLINK-1131 (45047)
COSPAR: 2020-006D | Alt Name: Starlink 1131
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 29, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45047
International Designator
2020-006D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:36:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.15°
Right Ascension
89.55°
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Argument of Perigee
97.89°
Period
92.55 min
Mean Motion
15.56 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1131
Alternative Name
Starlink 1131
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 45047U 20006D 26185.02504070 .00113807 00000-0 15981-2 0 9994
2 45047 53.1540 89.5471 0004625 97.8943 262.2594 15.55873898354518
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1131 satellite, also known as Starlink 1131, is a communication spacecraft operated by SpaceX (SPXS) under the Starlink constellation. It was launched on January 29, 2020, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters, indicating the presence of deployable structures such as solar arrays or antennas. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload, along with optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes, and is equipped with Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's dry mass is 248 kilograms, while its launch mass was 260 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its primary mission is to provide global internet coverage as part of the Starlink constellation.
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-L3-04
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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