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STARLINK-1133 (45064)
COSPAR: 2020-006W | Alt Name: Starlink 1133
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 29, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45064
International Designator
2020-006W
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:48:41 GMT
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Inclination
53.15°
Right Ascension
75.46°
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Argument of Perigee
90.81°
Period
93.67 min
Mean Motion
15.37 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1133
Alternative Name
Starlink 1133
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 45064U 20006W 26184.99214897 .00052279 00000-0 14121-2 0 9993
2 45064 53.1545 75.4581 0004777 90.8093 269.3458 15.37257467354712
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1133 satellite, also known as Starlink 1133, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on January 29, 2020, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from Launch Pad LC40. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. It weighs 260 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 248 kilograms. Its equipment includes Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes). The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and is propelled by Krypton ion thrusters. The spacecraft's shape is described as "Box + pan."
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-L3-21
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
Next Pass
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