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STARLINK-1331 (45578)
COSPAR: 2020-025AZ | Alt Name: Starlink 1331
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 22, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45578
International Designator
2020-025AZ
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:47:43 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
219.11°
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Argument of Perigee
56.32°
Period
91.64 min
Mean Motion
15.71 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1331
Alternative Name
Starlink 1331
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 45578U 20025AZ 26185.15813695 .00073773 00000-0 56868-3 0 9991
2 45578 53.0431 219.1131 0001904 56.3220 303.7979 15.71326397343841
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1331 satellite, also known as Starlink 1331, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on April 22, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays or deployable structures. It weighs 248 kilograms dry, and the total launch mass was 260 kilograms. STARLINK-1331 is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload communication systems and optical inter-satellite links for data transmission. The satellite's propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters, and it uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its shape consists of a box structure with a pan configuration.
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-L6-48
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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