STARLINK-1423 (45710)

COSPAR: 2020-035BF | Alt Name: Starlink 1423

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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

45710

International Designator

2020-035BF

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:04:10 GMT

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Inclination

53.04°

Right Ascension

175.00°

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Argument of Perigee

134.39°

Period

91.60 min

Mean Motion

15.72 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1423

Alternative Name

Starlink 1423

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 45710U 20035BF  26184.37790216  .00064316  00000-0  48148-3 0  9991

2 45710  53.0412 174.9987 0003548 134.3862 225.7447 15.72072832337456

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Summary

The STARLINK-1423 satellite, also known as Starlink 1423, was launched on June 4, 2020, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and serves a communication mission. It measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched at a total mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (deployed across all satellites) and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power. It is also fitted with Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system, manufactured by SpaceX.

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-L7-54

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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