STARLINK-1451 (45668)

COSPAR: 2020-035M | Alt Name: Starlink 1451

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 4, 2020

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

45668

International Designator

2020-035M

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:00:50 GMT

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Inclination

53.05°

Right Ascension

260.40°

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Argument of Perigee

348.42°

Period

95.02 min

Mean Motion

15.15 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1451

Alternative Name

Starlink 1451

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 45668U 20035M   26184.62558126  .00032361  00000-0  16987-2 0  9993

2 45668  53.0508 260.4028 0001449 348.4157  11.6802 15.15466443336294

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Summary

The Starlink-1451 satellite, also known as Starlink 1451 and designated as OBJECT_ID "2020-035M", was launched on June 4, 2020, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (AFETR) LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. It is owned by SPXS (SpaceX) and serves as part of their communication constellation. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters with its deployed components. Weighing approximately 248 kilograms dry, it carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The spacecraft has a box and pan shape but lacks specific details about its attitude control system, reflectivity, or material composition.

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-L7-12

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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