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STARLINK-1419 (45694)
COSPAR: 2020-035AP | Alt Name: Starlink 1419
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 4, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45694
International Designator
2020-035AP
Decay Date
9/24/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1419
Alternative Name
Starlink 1419
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The STARLINK-1419 satellite, also known as Starlink 1419, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation designed for communication purposes. Launched on June 4, 2020, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dry mass of 248 kg and was launched with a total mass of 260 kg. Its dimensions are 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and it spans up to 9 meters when fully deployed. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), STARLINK-1419 uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays coupled with batteries for power. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan," reflecting its design for effective communication functionality 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.
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-L7-38
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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