STARLINK-1361 (45567)

COSPAR: 2020-025AN | Alt Name: Starlink 1361

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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

45567

International Designator

2020-025AN

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:08:04 GMT

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Inclination

53.04°

Right Ascension

228.50°

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Argument of Perigee

57.06°

Period

91.66 min

Mean Motion

15.71 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1361

Alternative Name

Starlink 1361

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 45567U 20025AN  26185.13060784  .00076273  00000-0  59321-3 0  9995

2 45567  53.0395 228.4997 0002526  57.0601 303.0658 15.71099159343708

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Summary

STARLINK-1361, also known as Starlink 1361, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on April 22, 2020, from Kennedy Space Center LC39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 248 kg, and it was launched with a total mass of 260 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links on prototypes, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power. It features krypton ion thrusters as its motor system and has a box plus pan shape design. The mission purpose is communication, owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS).

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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink V1.0-L6-37

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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