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STARLINK-1434 (45712)
COSPAR: 2020-035BH | Alt Name: Starlink 1434
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 4, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45712
International Designator
2020-035BH
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:32:43 GMT
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Inclination
53.05°
Right Ascension
198.16°
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Argument of Perigee
73.72°
Period
93.72 min
Mean Motion
15.37 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1434
Alternative Name
Starlink 1434
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 45712U 20035BH 26184.77272075 .00038977 00000-0 10813-2 0 9996
2 45712 53.0466 198.1634 0003739 73.7246 286.4167 15.36560929337180
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1434 satellite, also known as Starlink 1434, is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS) for communication purposes. It was launched on June 4, 2020, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with optical inter-satellite links on a few prototypes. Equipped with krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries for power, the satellite has a dry mass of 248 kg and was launched with a total mass of 260 kg. Its shape is described as box-shaped with a pan component.
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-L7-56
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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