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STARLINK-1167 (45071)
COSPAR: 2020-006AD | Alt Name: Starlink 1167
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 29, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45071
International Designator
2020-006AD
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:57:09 GMT
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Inclination
53.15°
Right Ascension
73.63°
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Argument of Perigee
65.59°
Period
93.51 min
Mean Motion
15.40 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1167
Alternative Name
Starlink 1167
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 45071U 20006AD 26185.08136164 .00069599 00000-0 17179-2 0 9991
2 45071 53.1546 73.6286 0004261 65.5859 294.5590 15.39900351354749
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1167, also known as Starlink 1167, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on January 29, 2020, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters with its solar arrays. The satellite weighs 260 kilograms at launch and 248 kilograms dry mass. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its mission focuses on communication services.
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-L3-28
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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