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STARLINK-1403 (45701)
COSPAR: 2020-035AW | Alt Name: Starlink 1403
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 4, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45701
International Designator
2020-035AW
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:33:37 GMT
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Inclination
53.15°
Right Ascension
214.61°
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Argument of Perigee
1.43°
Period
93.74 min
Mean Motion
15.36 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1403
Alternative Name
Starlink 1403
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 45701U 20035AW 26185.06501864 .00044770 00000-0 12550-2 0 9996
2 45701 53.1531 214.6051 0004245 1.4334 358.6681 15.36175621336989
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1403, also known as Starlink 1403, is a communication satellite under the ownership and operation of SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on June 4, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. With a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms, it is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload technology (available on all units) along with optical inter-satellite links present in some prototypes. Its propulsion system consists of Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's power supply comes from solar arrays and batteries. It was manufactured by SpaceX and designed for communication purposes, featuring a shape described as "Box + pan."
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-L7-45
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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