STARLINK-1404 (45686)

COSPAR: 2020-035AF | Alt Name: Starlink 1404

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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

45686

International Designator

2020-035AF

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:06:52 GMT

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Inclination

53.15°

Right Ascension

221.80°

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Argument of Perigee

333.68°

Period

93.09 min

Mean Motion

15.47 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1404

Alternative Name

Starlink 1404

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 45686U 20035AF  26184.83810911  .00056398  00000-0  11019-2 0  9996

2 45686  53.1549 221.7992 0004235 333.6755  26.4038 15.46935078336874

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Summary

STARLINK-1404 is a Starlink satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on June 4, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload communication systems (all), and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes only for a few units), it uses krypton ion thrusters as motors, solar arrays, and batteries for power supply. The satellite's primary purpose is to provide communication services, featuring a box plus panel shape design.

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-L7-30

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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