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STARLINK-1507 (45748)
COSPAR: 2020-038U | Alt Name: Starlink 1507
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 13, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45748
International Designator
2020-038U
Decay Date
6/16/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1507
Alternative Name
Starlink 1507
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The STARLINK-1507 satellite, also known as Starlink 1507 and designated by NORAD as CAT ID 45748, was launched on June 13, 2020, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and serves a communication purpose. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters, featuring a "Box + pan" shape. Its dry mass is 248 kilograms, and it was launched with a total mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links on prototypes, the satellite utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply.
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-L8-49
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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