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STARLINK-1392 (45677)
COSPAR: 2020-035W | Alt Name: Starlink 1392
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 4, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45677
International Designator
2020-035W
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:28:25 GMT
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Inclination
53.15°
Right Ascension
239.86°
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Argument of Perigee
348.34°
Period
93.44 min
Mean Motion
15.41 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1392
Alternative Name
Starlink 1392
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 45677U 20035W 26185.14473585 .00089884 00000-0 21206-2 0 9998
2 45677 53.1509 239.8647 0004767 348.3420 11.7475 15.41145541336649
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-1392 satellite, also known as Starlink 1392, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was 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 approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload (common to all Starlink satellites) and optical inter-satellite links (found on some prototypes), it uses solar arrays and batteries for power. It features krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and is designed for communication purposes. The satellite was manufactured by SpaceX and operates under the ownership of the same entity.
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-L7-21
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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