STARLINK-1373 (45544)

COSPAR: 2020-025P | Alt Name: Starlink 1373

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 22, 2020

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

45544

International Designator

2020-025P

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:10:06 GMT

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Inclination

53.04°

Right Ascension

239.12°

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Argument of Perigee

44.10°

Period

91.55 min

Mean Motion

15.73 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1373

Alternative Name

Starlink 1373

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 45544U 20025P   26185.13202274  .00082820  00000-0  59677-3 0  9991

2 45544  53.0425 239.1226 0003053  44.1049 316.0212 15.72873202343553

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Summary

The STARLINK-1373 satellite, also known as Starlink 1373, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on April 22, 2020, from LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 248 kilograms, while its launch mass was 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power and Krypton ion thrusters as propulsion. The mission of STARLINK-1373 is focused on communication services.

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

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink V1.0-L6-14

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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