STARLINK-1215 (45225)

COSPAR: 2020-012AZ | Alt Name: Starlink 1215

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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

45225

International Designator

2020-012AZ

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:35:45 GMT

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Inclination

53.15°

Right Ascension

174.72°

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Argument of Perigee

20.96°

Period

93.65 min

Mean Motion

15.38 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1215

Alternative Name

Starlink 1215

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 45225U 20012AZ  26185.23316481  .00056403  00000-0  15065-2 0  9990

2 45225  53.1544 174.7183 0005092  20.9645 339.1567 15.37569487353353

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Summary

The STARLINK-1215 satellite, also known as Starlink 1215, is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on February 17, 2020, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a length of 0.2 meters, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters, with a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all), optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes), and Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, it uses solar arrays and batteries as its power source. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan," and it operates in a communication mission constellation under SpaceX ownership.

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-L4-48

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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