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STARLINK-1284 (45390)
COSPAR: 2020-019AG | Alt Name: Starlink 1284
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 18, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45390
International Designator
2020-019AG
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:23:31 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
280.00°
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Argument of Perigee
53.98°
Period
91.53 min
Mean Motion
15.73 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1284
Alternative Name
Starlink 1284
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 45390U 20019AG 26185.26633310 .00091980 00000-0 65193-3 0 9993
2 45390 53.0391 280.0012 0003435 53.9754 306.1582 15.73215839348469
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-1284 satellite, also known as Starlink 1284, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on March 18, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters for its solar arrays. The satellite's dry mass is 248 kg and it had a launch mass of 260 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion.
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-L5-28
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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