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STARLINK-1269 (45197)
COSPAR: 2020-012V | Alt Name: Starlink 1269
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 17, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45197
International Designator
2020-012V
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:34:22 GMT
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Inclination
53.15°
Right Ascension
218.08°
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Argument of Perigee
8.10°
Period
93.67 min
Mean Motion
15.37 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1269
Alternative Name
Starlink 1269
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 45197U 20012V 26184.81553302 .00054639 00000-0 14755-2 0 9990
2 45197 53.1542 218.0816 0002794 8.0957 352.0091 15.37251168352723
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1269 satellite, also known as Starlink 1269, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and owned by the same entity. It was launched on February 17, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. At launch, it had a mass of 260 kilograms and a dry mass of 248 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), STARLINK-1269 uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan."
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-L4-20
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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