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STARLINK-1372 (45543)
COSPAR: 2020-025N | Alt Name: Starlink 1372
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 22, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45543
International Designator
2020-025N
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:23:36 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
275.68°
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Argument of Perigee
290.46°
Period
93.48 min
Mean Motion
15.41 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1372
Alternative Name
Starlink 1372
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 45543U 20025N 26185.26640015 .00064056 00000-0 15517-2 0 9998
2 45543 53.1576 275.6763 0002609 290.4607 69.6118 15.40510301342179
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1372 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation, identified by NORAD CAT ID 45543 and OBJECT_ID 2020-025N. Launched on April 22, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 248 kilograms, with a launch mass of 260 kilograms. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload (all), optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes), and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its primary purpose is communication, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan," and it was manufactured by SpaceX.
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-L6-13
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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