STARLINK-1455 (45672)

COSPAR: 2020-035R | Alt Name: Starlink 1455

DECAYED

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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

45672

International Designator

2020-035R

Decay Date

10/5/2024

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1455

Alternative Name

Starlink 1455

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The STARLINK-1455 satellite, also known as Starlink 1455, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. Launched on June 4, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, it is part of SpaceX’s Starlink constellation. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. It weighs 260 kilograms at launch and 248 kilograms dry. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes, STARLINK-1455 uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power. Its shape is described as box plus pan, and it serves the purpose of communication in its operational mission.

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-L7-16

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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