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STARLINK-1420 (45695)
COSPAR: 2020-035AQ | Alt Name: Starlink 1420
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 4, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45695
International Designator
2020-035AQ
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:36:11 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
171.28°
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Argument of Perigee
104.51°
Period
91.51 min
Mean Motion
15.74 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1420
Alternative Name
Starlink 1420
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 45695U 20035AQ 26185.23346324 .00094112 00000-0 65714-3 0 9991
2 45695 53.0435 171.2776 0001702 104.5139 255.6068 15.73560497337591
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1420, also known as Starlink 1420, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on June 4, 2020, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 (LC40), using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links, it also features krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries. Its primary mission is to facilitate communication services as part of the Starlink constellation.
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-L7-39
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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