STARLINK-1153 (45080)

COSPAR: 2020-006AN | Alt Name: Starlink 1153

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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

45080

International Designator

2020-006AN

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:35:38 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

78.51°

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Argument of Perigee

49.97°

Period

93.52 min

Mean Motion

15.40 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1153

Alternative Name

Starlink 1153

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 45080U 20006AN  26184.02475540  .00040968  00000-0  10212-2 0  9998

2 45080  53.1569  78.5128 0004699  49.9697 310.1719 15.39833791354587

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Summary

The STARLINK-1153 satellite, also known as Starlink 1153, is a communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on January 29, 2020, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Launch Complex 40, aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a BUS type of Starlink. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It carries a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all) and optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes, STARLINK-1153 is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters for orbital maneuvering. Its mission is to facilitate communication services as part of the broader Starlink constellation program aiming at global internet coverage.

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-L3-37

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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