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STARLINK-1500 (45744)
COSPAR: 2020-038Q | Alt Name: Starlink 1500
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 13, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45744
International Designator
2020-038Q
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:05:42 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
3.71°
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Argument of Perigee
258.73°
Period
93.47 min
Mean Motion
15.41 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1500
Alternative Name
Starlink 1500
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 45744U 20038Q 26185.21230030 .00036789 00000-0 89774-3 0 9991
2 45744 53.0374 3.7096 0000953 258.7293 101.3603 15.40536792334743
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1500 satellite, also known as Starlink 1500, was launched on June 13, 2020, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite is part of the Starlink constellation and manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). It has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and features a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all), optical inter-satellite links (on prototypes), and Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, the satellite is designed primarily for communication purposes using solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The shape of the spacecraft is described as a box with a pan configuration.
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-L8-42
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
Map
Next Pass
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