STARLINK-1321 (45573)

COSPAR: 2020-025AU | Alt Name: Starlink 1321

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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

45573

International Designator

2020-025AU

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:31:12 GMT

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Inclination

53.04°

Right Ascension

213.87°

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Argument of Perigee

65.68°

Period

91.63 min

Mean Motion

15.72 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1321

Alternative Name

Starlink 1321

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 45573U 20025AU  26184.81334378  .00100283  00000-0  76235-3 0  9991

2 45573  53.0392 213.8667 0001582  65.6782 294.4401 15.71531103343574

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-1321 (OBJECT_ID: 2020-025AU) is a Starlink communication satellite launched by SpaceX on April 22, 2020, from the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The dry mass of the satellite is 248 kg while its launch mass was 260 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload systems (all), optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes), and Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its power source includes solar arrays and batteries, and it features a box plus pan shape. The satellite's purpose is to provide communication services as part of SpaceX's broader Starlink mission.

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-L6-43

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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