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STARLINK-1362 (45538)
COSPAR: 2020-025H | Alt Name: Starlink 1362
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 22, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45538
International Designator
2020-025H
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:31:24 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
277.27°
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Argument of Perigee
310.87°
Period
93.52 min
Mean Motion
15.40 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1362
Alternative Name
Starlink 1362
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 45538U 20025H 26184.98014377 .00110299 00000-0 27102-2 0 9990
2 45538 53.1564 277.2694 0004141 310.8709 49.1937 15.39811657343038
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1362 satellite, also known as Starlink 1362, is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on April 22, 2020, from the Kennedy Space Center LC39A launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 248 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links, it also uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's design includes a box plus pan shape, and it operates as part of SpaceX's communication mission constellation.
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-L6-08
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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