STARLINK-1402 (45685)

COSPAR: 2020-035AE | Alt Name: Starlink 1402

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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

45685

International Designator

2020-035AE

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:03 GMT

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Inclination

53.04°

Right Ascension

180.49°

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Argument of Perigee

93.74°

Period

91.92 min

Mean Motion

15.67 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1402

Alternative Name

Starlink 1402

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 45685U 20035AE  26185.33336806  .00514121  00000-0  45395-2 0  9994

2 45685  53.0384 180.4857 0001492  93.7393 211.2165 15.66543393  5969

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-1402 (OBJECT_ID: 2020-035AE) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on June 4, 2020, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 248 kg and a launch mass of 260 kg. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all), optical inter-satellite links (few prototypes), solar arrays, batteries for power, and utilizes Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan."

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-L7-29

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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