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STARLINK-1356 (45564)
COSPAR: 2020-025AK | Alt Name: Starlink 1356
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 22, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45564
International Designator
2020-025AK
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:39:33 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
230.30°
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Argument of Perigee
22.34°
Period
91.87 min
Mean Motion
15.67 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1356
Alternative Name
Starlink 1356
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 45564U 20025AK 26185.15246889 .00052058 00000-0 47279-3 0 9990
2 45564 53.0399 230.2962 0004151 22.3353 337.7842 15.67485988343676
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1356 satellite, also known as Starlink 1356, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on April 22, 2020, from the Kennedy Space Center (LC39A) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 248 kg and was launched with a total mass of 260 kg. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), powered by solar arrays and batteries. For propulsion, it uses krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's structure consists of a box-shaped body with a panel design.
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-L6-34
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
Next Pass
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