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STARLINK-1333 (45580)
COSPAR: 2020-025BB | Alt Name: Starlink 1333
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 22, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45580
International Designator
2020-025BB
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:57:13 GMT
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Inclination
53.15°
Right Ascension
254.36°
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Argument of Perigee
330.35°
Period
93.64 min
Mean Motion
15.38 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1333
Alternative Name
Starlink 1333
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 45580U 20025BB 26185.20640291 .00075703 00000-0 19962-2 0 9998
2 45580 53.1542 254.3646 0003286 330.3463 29.7355 15.37839689343375
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1333 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on April 22, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at AFETR (Cape Canaveral Air Force Station) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters, indicating the deployment of solar panels or antennas. Its dry mass is 248 kilograms, and it had a launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links (in prototype form for some), STARLINK-1333 uses krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration, suggesting the presence of a flat panel or antenna structure.
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-L6-50
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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