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STARLINK-1422 (45696)
COSPAR: 2020-035AR | Alt Name: Starlink 1422
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 4, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45696
International Designator
2020-035AR
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:48:40 GMT
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Inclination
53.15°
Right Ascension
227.85°
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Argument of Perigee
64.04°
Period
93.55 min
Mean Motion
15.39 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1422
Alternative Name
Starlink 1422
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 45696U 20035AR 26184.82546536 .00070317 00000-0 17754-2 0 9994
2 45696 53.1532 227.8456 0001580 64.0436 296.0731 15.39211007336786
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1422 satellite, also known as Starlink 1422, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on June 4, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 248 kilograms, while its launch mass was 260 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities, featuring optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes) and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's power system includes solar arrays and batteries. Designed primarily for communication purposes, it serves as part of SpaceX’s broader mission to provide global internet coverage through its constellation network.
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-L7-40
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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