STARLINK-1407 (45703)

COSPAR: 2020-035AY | Alt Name: Starlink 1407

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 4, 2020

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

45703

International Designator

2020-035AY

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:59:39 GMT

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Inclination

53.03°

Right Ascension

100.06°

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Argument of Perigee

122.64°

Period

91.21 min

Mean Motion

15.79 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1407

Alternative Name

Starlink 1407

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 45703U 20035AY  26185.16642612  .00199046  00000-0  10832-2 0  9994

2 45703  53.0261 100.0570 0006284 122.6371 237.5256 15.78847642338582

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Summary

The Starlink-1407 satellite, also known as Starlink 1407, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on June 4, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs approximately 260 kilograms at launch and carries a dry mass of 248 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all) and optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes), it is designed for communication purposes. Its power source includes solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration, and it operates under the ownership of SpaceX (SPXS).

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

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-L7-47

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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