STARLINK-1300 (45374)

COSPAR: 2020-019Q | Alt Name: Starlink 1300

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 18, 2020

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

45374

International Designator

2020-019Q

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:24:48 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

343.65°

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Argument of Perigee

190.18°

Period

93.64 min

Mean Motion

15.38 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1300

Alternative Name

Starlink 1300

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 45374U 20019Q   26184.80889225  .00071250  00000-0  18807-2 0  9999

2 45374  53.1576 343.6476 0001990 190.1803 169.9161 15.37838886347561

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Summary

The STARLINK-1300 satellite, also known as Starlink 1300, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on March 18, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and 9 meters in span, it has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and some prototypes feature optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes. It utilizes krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Manufactured by SpaceX, STARLINK-1300 serves a communication mission as part of the broader Starlink network designed to provide internet services globally.

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-L5-43

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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