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STARLINK-1267 (45384)
COSPAR: 2020-019AA | Alt Name: Starlink 1267
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 18, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45384
International Designator
2020-019AA
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:06:50 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
278.83°
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Argument of Perigee
28.07°
Period
91.56 min
Mean Motion
15.73 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1267
Alternative Name
Starlink 1267
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 45384U 20019AA 26185.25475050 .00092318 00000-0 66647-3 0 9991
2 45384 53.0417 278.8329 0001853 28.0676 332.0441 15.72787283348485
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1267, also known as Starlink 1267, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on March 18, 2020, from the Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dry mass of 248 kg and a launch mass of 260 kg. It measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links, solar arrays for power generation, batteries, and krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Its mission and purpose focus on communication services.
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-L5-14
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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