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STARLINK-1465 (45731)
COSPAR: 2020-038B | Alt Name: Starlink 1465
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 13, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45731
International Designator
2020-038B
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:34:26 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
17.41°
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Argument of Perigee
204.56°
Period
91.65 min
Mean Motion
15.71 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1465
Alternative Name
Starlink 1465
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 45731U 20038B 26184.77391872 .00076521 00000-0 59334-3 0 9996
2 45731 53.0443 17.4123 0001088 204.5618 155.5347 15.71172333334500
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-1465 satellite, also known as STARLINK-1465, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on June 13, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 248 kilograms, while its launch mass was 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (present on all satellites) and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), it uses solar arrays and batteries for power. Starlink-1465 employs krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and is designed for communication purposes, featuring a box plus pan shape in its design.
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-L8-07
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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