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STARLINK-1245 (45215)
COSPAR: 2020-012AP | Alt Name: Starlink 1245
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 17, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45215
International Designator
2020-012AP
Decay Date
6/25/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1245
Alternative Name
Starlink 1245
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STARLINK-1245 is a communication satellite launched on February 17, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink constellation and has an object ID of 2020-012AP with a NORAD catalog ID of 45215. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It weighs approximately 260 kilograms at launch and 248 kilograms dry mass. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and is propelled by Krypton ion thrusters. Manufactured by SPXS, the satellite's shape consists of a box with panels, primarily serving communication purposes in its 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.
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-L4-38
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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