STARLINK-1184 (45098)

COSPAR: 2020-006BG | Alt Name: Starlink 1184

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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

45098

International Designator

2020-006BG

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:08:04 GMT

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Inclination

53.05°

Right Ascension

77.38°

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Argument of Perigee

112.23°

Period

95.02 min

Mean Motion

15.16 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1184

Alternative Name

Starlink 1184

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 45098U 20006BG  26185.13060716  .00041913  00000-0  21897-2 0  9997

2 45098  53.0527  77.3757 0005060 112.2258 247.9272 15.15504778354668

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-1184, also known as Starlink 1184, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on January 29, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters when deployed. The satellite has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was manufactured by SPXS for communication purposes. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload technology and optical inter-satellite links, and its propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, and it serves the mission of global internet communication as part of SpaceX's Starlink project.

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-L3-55

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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