STARLINK-1141 (45051)

COSPAR: 2020-006H | Alt Name: Starlink 1141

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 29, 2020

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

45051

International Designator

2020-006H

Decay Date

5/30/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1141

Alternative Name

Starlink 1141

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

STARLINK-1141 is a communication satellite part of the Starlink constellation, owned and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on January 29, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a length of 0.2 meters, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 248 kilograms with a launch mass of 260 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all), optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), and uses solar arrays and batteries for power. The satellite employs krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system, and its shape can be described as box-like with panels. Its mission focuses on providing communication services from 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

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-L3-08

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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