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STARLINK-1329 (45531)
COSPAR: 2020-025A | Alt Name: Starlink 1329
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 22, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45531
International Designator
2020-025A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:26:31 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
229.56°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
352.25°
Period
91.32 min
Mean Motion
15.77 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1329
Alternative Name
Starlink 1329
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 45531U 20025A 26184.51842052 .00080398 00000-0 48622-3 0 9998
2 45531 53.0382 229.5573 0003463 352.2500 7.8466 15.76922673343635
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1329 is a communication satellite, also known as Starlink 1329, belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on April 22, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite operates within the Starlink constellation. Its dimensions are a length of 0.2 meters and a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. The dry mass is 248 kilograms while the launch mass was 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes), it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, solar arrays, and batteries for power supply. Its shape can be described as a box with a pan-like structure. The satellite's primary purpose is communication, contributing to SpaceX’s broader mission of providing global internet coverage through its constellation network.
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-L6-01
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
Next Pass
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