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STARLINK-1448 (45665)
COSPAR: 2020-035J | Alt Name: Starlink 1448
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 4, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45665
International Designator
2020-035J
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:51:43 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
202.14°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
68.69°
Period
91.38 min
Mean Motion
15.76 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1448
Alternative Name
Starlink 1448
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 45665U 20035J 26185.16091518 .00100917 00000-0 63698-3 0 9992
2 45665 53.0391 202.1367 0002435 68.6917 291.4361 15.75861600337144
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1448 satellite, also known as Starlink 1448, is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on June 4, 2020, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this communication satellite has a bus configuration typical of the Starlink series. It measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and an antenna span of 9 meters. The spacecraft's dry mass is 248 kilograms, while its launch mass was 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all), and optical inter-satellite links on prototypes, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. Its purpose is to support communication services as part of SpaceX's broader Starlink constellation project.
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-L7-09
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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