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STARLINK-1172 (45074)
COSPAR: 2020-006AG | Alt Name: Starlink 1172
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 29, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45074
International Designator
2020-006AG
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:57:52 GMT
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Inclination
53.15°
Right Ascension
73.36°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
69.05°
Period
93.45 min
Mean Motion
15.41 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1172
Alternative Name
Starlink 1172
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 45074U 20006AG 26184.95685698 .00074826 00000-0 17812-2 0 9993
2 45074 53.1538 73.3579 0003184 69.0544 291.0802 15.40968540354731
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1172 satellite, also known as Starlink 1172, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on January 29, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs approximately 248 kilograms dry mass with a total launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all) and optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes, it is used for communication purposes. Its propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters, and it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with a pan configuration.
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-L3-31
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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