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STARLINK-1457 (45674)
COSPAR: 2020-035T | Alt Name: Starlink 1457
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 4, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45674
International Designator
2020-035T
Epoch
Thu, 21 May 2026 04:27:45 GMT
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Inclination
53.03°
Right Ascension
10.70°
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Argument of Perigee
275.39°
Period
87.52 min
Mean Motion
16.45 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1457
Alternative Name
Starlink 1457
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 45674U 20035T 26141.18594747 .09826114 12525-4 24494-3 0 9991
2 45674 53.0255 10.6971 0008975 275.3872 84.6152 16.45343045330899
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1457, also known as Starlink 1457, is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX) and launched on June 4, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans about 9 meters when deployed. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload, with some units equipped for optical inter-satellite links as prototypes. Its dry mass is recorded at 248 kilograms, and it weighed 260 kilograms at launch. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries, and it utilizes krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. It has a box plus pan shape design and serves as part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation aimed at providing global internet coverage.
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-L7-18
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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