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STARLINK-1327 (45555)
COSPAR: 2020-025AA | Alt Name: Starlink 1327
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 22, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45555
International Designator
2020-025AA
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:50:08 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
216.43°
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Argument of Perigee
58.71°
Period
91.45 min
Mean Motion
15.75 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1327
Alternative Name
Starlink 1327
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 45555U 20025AA 26185.11814991 .00088018 00000-0 58912-3 0 9992
2 45555 53.0381 216.4263 0002520 58.7126 301.4139 15.74569540343869
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1327 satellite, also known as Starlink 1327, is a communication satellite operated by SPXS and launched on April 22, 2020, from LC39A at AFETR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink constellation, with the OBJECT_ID of 2020-025AA. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, with a span of 9 meters, indicating its solar arrays or antennas. Its dry mass is 248 kg, while it had an initial launch mass of 260 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links on prototypes. The satellite's propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters for orbital maneuvers, and its power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries. Its design includes a box plus pan shape, and it serves the purpose of communication as part of SPXS’s broader 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.
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-L6-25
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
Map
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