STARLINK-1286 (45417)

COSPAR: 2020-019BK | Alt Name: Starlink 1286

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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

45417

International Designator

2020-019BK

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:17:18 GMT

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Inclination

53.04°

Right Ascension

287.25°

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Argument of Perigee

342.29°

Period

91.89 min

Mean Motion

15.67 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1286

Alternative Name

Starlink 1286

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 45417U 20019BK  26184.72034903  .00070502  00000-0  64669-3 0  9990

2 45417  53.0445 287.2452 0005029 342.2915  17.7924 15.67110548348313

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Summary

The STARLINK-1286 satellite, also known as Starlink 1286, is owned and operated by SPXS (SpaceX) for communication purposes. Launched on March 18, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite is part of the Starlink constellation. It measures approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 248 kg and a launch mass of 260 kg. Its payload includes Ku/Ka-band equipment, optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as box with panels and it operates in space for communication missions.

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

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink V1.0-L5-30

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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