STARLINK-1316 (45415)

COSPAR: 2020-019BH | Alt Name: Starlink 1316

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 18, 2020

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

45415

International Designator

2020-019BH

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:01:32 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

304.33°

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Argument of Perigee

188.34°

Period

93.42 min

Mean Motion

15.41 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1316

Alternative Name

Starlink 1316

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 45415U 20019BH  26185.04273518  .00075396  00000-0  17691-2 0  9999

2 45415  53.1559 304.3251 0001118 188.3389 171.7598 15.41402108347871

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Summary

The STARLINK-1316 satellite, also known as Starlink 1316, is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on March 18, 2020, from LC39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has a length of 0.2 meters, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all) and optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes), it is designed for communication purposes. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power, and its propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters. Its shape is described as a box with a pan configuration.

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

Dry Mass

248

Launch Mass

260

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink V1.0-L5-57

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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