STARLINK-1152 (45096)

COSPAR: 2020-006BE | Alt Name: Starlink 1152

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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

45096

International Designator

2020-006BE

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:43:04 GMT

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Inclination

53.03°

Right Ascension

12.99°

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Argument of Perigee

206.27°

Period

92.77 min

Mean Motion

15.52 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1152

Alternative Name

Starlink 1152

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 45096U 20006BE  26184.82158373  .00102524  00000-0  16486-2 0  9991

2 45096  53.0323  12.9920 0003061 206.2661 153.8193 15.52204006355545

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Summary

The STARLINK-1152 satellite, also known as Starlink 1152, is a communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on January 29, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it forms part of the Starlink constellation. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload (all), and some prototypes include optical inter-satellite links. Its dry mass is 248 kilograms, while its launch mass was 260 kilograms. Equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power supply, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The shape of the spacecraft is described as a box with panels.

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-L3-53

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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