STARLINK-1151 (45081)

COSPAR: 2020-006AP | Alt Name: Starlink 1151

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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

45081

International Designator

2020-006AP

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:03 GMT

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Inclination

53.04°

Right Ascension

17.89°

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Argument of Perigee

279.17°

Period

90.19 min

Mean Motion

15.97 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1151

Alternative Name

Starlink 1151

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 45081U 20006AP  26185.33336806  .00318008  51735-4  73610-3 0  9995

2 45081  53.0446  17.8944 0006854 279.1656 167.7055 15.96642302  6010

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Summary

The Starlink-1151 satellite, also known as Starlink 1151, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on January 29, 2020, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully extended. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and features optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while propulsion is enabled through Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape resembles a box with a pan configuration and operates in low Earth orbit for communication purposes.

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-L3-38

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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