STARLINK-1390 (45550)

COSPAR: 2020-025V | Alt Name: Starlink 1390

DECAYED

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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

45550

International Designator

2020-025V

Decay Date

3/21/2025

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1390

Alternative Name

Starlink 1390

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

STARLINK-1390 is a communication satellite, part of the Starlink constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on April 22, 2020, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a launch mass of 260 kg and operates in space equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power. It measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and has a span of 9 meters. The satellite is designed for communication purposes, featuring Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all) and optical inter-satellite links on prototypes. It uses Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system and has a shape described as "Box + pan."

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-L6-20

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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