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STARLINK-1398 (45699)
COSPAR: 2020-035AU | Alt Name: Starlink 1398
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 4, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45699
International Designator
2020-035AU
Epoch
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:53:48 GMT
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Inclination
53.02°
Right Ascension
200.63°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
298.86°
Period
87.41 min
Mean Motion
16.47 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1398
Alternative Name
Starlink 1398
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 45699U 20035AU 26087.53736678 .12582851 12604-4 22835-3 0 9993
2 45699 53.0199 200.6293 0004240 298.8573 61.2050 16.47436163323559
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1398 is a communication satellite launched on June 4, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink constellation and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters when deployed. Its dry mass is 248 kilograms, and it has a launch mass of 260 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion.
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-L7-43
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
Map
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