STARLINK-1154 (45198)

COSPAR: 2020-012W | Alt Name: Starlink 1154

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 17, 2020

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

45198

International Designator

2020-012W

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:01:56 GMT

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Inclination

53.04°

Right Ascension

169.63°

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Argument of Perigee

54.20°

Period

91.97 min

Mean Motion

15.66 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1154

Alternative Name

Starlink 1154

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 45198U 20012W   26184.33468641  .00041485  00000-0  40545-3 0  9991

2 45198  53.0403 169.6307 0004395  54.2010 305.9413 15.65760245353309

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Summary

The STARLINK-1154 satellite, also known as Starlink 1154, is operated by SpaceX and was launched on February 17, 2020, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes), it is designed for communication purposes. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power, employs krypton ion thrusters as its motor, and has a box plus pan shape. It was manufactured by SpaceX and serves as part of the Starlink V1.0-L4-21 constellation mission.

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-L4-21

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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