STARLINK-1325 (45554)

COSPAR: 2020-025Z | Alt Name: Starlink 1325

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

45554

International Designator

2020-025Z

Decay Date

1/29/2026

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1325

Alternative Name

Starlink 1325

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The STARLINK-1325 satellite, also known as Starlink 1325, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation designed for communication purposes. It was launched on April 22, 2020, from the Kennedy Space Center LC39A launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters, indicating it likely features deployable solar arrays or antenna structures. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with optical inter-satellite links, which are used for communication among the constellation satellites. The satellite's dry mass is 248 kg, while its launch mass was 260 kg. It uses krypton ion thrusters as propulsion and relies on solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Manufactured by SpaceX, this satellite operates in a box-shaped design with a pan configuration, serving the mission to enhance global internet connectivity through its constellation network.

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-L6-24

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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