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STARLINK-1456 (45673)
COSPAR: 2020-035S | Alt Name: Starlink 1456
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 4, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45673
International Designator
2020-035S
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:39:51 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
199.12°
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Argument of Perigee
60.46°
Period
91.66 min
Mean Motion
15.71 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1456
Alternative Name
Starlink 1456
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 45673U 20035S 26185.06934190 .00074564 00000-0 58402-3 0 9997
2 45673 53.0385 199.1225 0001587 60.4558 299.6617 15.70941624337191
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1456 satellite, also known as Starlink 1456, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and launched on June 4, 2020, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 248 kg and it was launched with a total mass of 260 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes), STARLINK-1456 uses solar arrays and batteries for power, and krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration. It operates in the Starlink V1.0-L7-17 payload for communication purposes under ownership of SPXS.
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-L7-17
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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