STARLINK-1471 (45735)

COSPAR: 2020-038F | Alt Name: Starlink 1471

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 13, 2020

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

45735

International Designator

2020-038F

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:10:21 GMT

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Inclination

53.05°

Right Ascension

303.39°

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Argument of Perigee

277.05°

Period

92.61 min

Mean Motion

15.55 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1471

Alternative Name

Starlink 1471

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 45735U 20038F   26184.75719185  .00031989  00000-0  47518-3 0  9999

2 45735  53.0453 303.3912 0000821 277.0477  83.0440 15.54921685335558

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Summary

The Starlink satellite, designated STARLINK-1471 (OBJECT_ID: 2020-038F), is a communication satellite launched on June 13, 2020, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It weighs 260 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 248 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all), optical inter-satellite links (some prototypes), it uses solar arrays and batteries for power and is propelled by Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's structure consists of a box plus pan shape, and it was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) to facilitate communication services as part of the Starlink constellation.

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-L8-13

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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