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STARLINK-1453 (45670)
COSPAR: 2020-035P | Alt Name: Starlink 1453
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 4, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45670
International Designator
2020-035P
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:25:59 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
162.21°
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Argument of Perigee
110.52°
Period
91.34 min
Mean Motion
15.77 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1453
Alternative Name
Starlink 1453
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 45670U 20035P 26185.18472152 .00121603 00000-0 74367-3 0 9997
2 45670 53.0364 162.2074 0001887 110.5191 249.6031 15.76501967337600
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-1453 (OBJECT_ID: 2020-035P) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on June 4, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, the satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload systems (all) and optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The shape is described as box-shaped with an additional pan component.
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-L7-14
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
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