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STARLINK-1307 (45397)
COSPAR: 2020-019AP | Alt Name: Starlink 1307
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 18, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45397
International Designator
2020-019AP
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:51:25 GMT
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Inclination
53.05°
Right Ascension
288.99°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
333.72°
Period
92.40 min
Mean Motion
15.58 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1307
Alternative Name
Starlink 1307
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 45397U 20019AP 26184.99404734 .00041623 00000-0 53954-3 0 9996
2 45397 53.0520 288.9866 0001288 333.7227 26.3719 15.58472302348143
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1307 satellite, also known as Starlink 1307, is a communication satellite owned and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on March 18, 2020, from the LC39A launch pad at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It carries a dry mass of 248 kilograms with a total launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), it also features krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays with batteries for power generation. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration, intended for communication purposes 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-L5-50
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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