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STARLINK-1305 (45377)
COSPAR: 2020-019T | Alt Name: Starlink 1305
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 18, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45377
International Designator
2020-019T
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:25:54 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
283.37°
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Argument of Perigee
343.11°
Period
91.43 min
Mean Motion
15.75 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1305
Alternative Name
Starlink 1305
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 45377U 20019T 26184.64299595 .00082663 00000-0 54340-3 0 9992
2 45377 53.0363 283.3726 0005676 343.1104 16.9725 15.74994942348378
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1305 satellite, also known as Starlink 1305, is part of the Starlink constellation operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on March 18, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. At launch, it had a mass of 260 kilograms and a dry mass of 248 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), STARLINK-1305 is designed for communication purposes and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. It utilizes Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system, facilitating orbital adjustments and maintenance within the Starlink constellation.
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-L5-48
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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