STARLINK-1308 (45419)

COSPAR: 2020-019BM | Alt Name: Starlink 1308

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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

45419

International Designator

2020-019BM

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:19:55 GMT

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Inclination

53.05°

Right Ascension

306.36°

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Argument of Perigee

106.48°

Period

91.81 min

Mean Motion

15.68 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1308

Alternative Name

Starlink 1308

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 45419U 20019BM  26184.72217494  .00059755  00000-0  52218-3 0  9994

2 45419  53.0463 306.3592 0004762 106.4789 253.6750 15.68372367347794

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Summary

The STARLINK-1308 satellite, also known as Starlink 1308, is owned and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on March 18, 2020, from Launch Pad LC39A at the AFS station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters with its solar arrays extended. It weighs approximately 260 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 248 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), it serves a communication mission using krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays, batteries for power supply. The satellite's shape is described as box-like with an additional pan structure.

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-L5-51

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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