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STARLINK-1283 (45389)
COSPAR: 2020-019AF | Alt Name: Starlink 1283
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 18, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45389
International Designator
2020-019AF
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:39:22 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
257.59°
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Argument of Perigee
340.48°
Period
91.43 min
Mean Motion
15.75 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1283
Alternative Name
Starlink 1283
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 45389U 20019AF 26184.90234621 .00077595 00000-0 51263-3 0 9992
2 45389 53.0359 257.5875 0003841 340.4844 19.6027 15.74916608348757
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1283 satellite, also known as Starlink 1283, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and launched on March 18, 2020, from LC39A at the AFETR launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. The satellite weighs 260 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 248 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes), powered by solar arrays and batteries, and uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its shape consists of a box structure with a panel design. The satellite belongs to the Starlink constellation and its mission is focused on communication purposes.
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-L5-27
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
Map
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