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STARLINK-1338 (45532)
COSPAR: 2020-025B | Alt Name: Starlink 1338
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 22, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45532
International Designator
2020-025B
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:51:54 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
234.01°
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Argument of Perigee
51.22°
Period
91.49 min
Mean Motion
15.74 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1338
Alternative Name
Starlink 1338
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 45532U 20025B 26185.11938526 .00085765 00000-0 58965-3 0 9992
2 45532 53.0414 234.0069 0002711 51.2217 308.9043 15.73957688343625
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-1338 (OBJECT_ID: 2020-025B) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on April 22, 2020, from LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it weighs 260 kg at launch and has a dry mass of 248 kg. Its dimensions are 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and 9 meters in span. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all), optical inter-satellite links (on prototypes), and Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's 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.
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-L6-02
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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