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STARLINK-1309 (45414)
COSPAR: 2020-019BG | Alt Name: Starlink 1309
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 18, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45414
International Designator
2020-019BG
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:09:42 GMT
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Inclination
53.06°
Right Ascension
271.93°
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Argument of Perigee
26.73°
Period
91.39 min
Mean Motion
15.76 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1309
Alternative Name
Starlink 1309
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 45414U 20019BG 26185.25674548 .00099757 00000-0 63438-3 0 9997
2 45414 53.0574 271.9328 0002397 26.7309 333.3833 15.75696177348289
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-1309 (OBJECT_ID: 2020-019BG) is a Starlink communication satellite launched by SpaceX on March 18, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters, has a dry mass of 248 kilograms, and was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links on a few prototypes. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power and krypton ion thrusters as its motor system.
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-L5-52
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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