STARLINK-1484 (45756)

COSPAR: 2020-038AC | Alt Name: Starlink 1484

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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

45756

International Designator

2020-038AC

Epoch

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:24:46 GMT

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Inclination

52.99°

Right Ascension

350.02°

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Argument of Perigee

253.02°

Period

87.51 min

Mean Motion

16.46 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1484

Alternative Name

Starlink 1484

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 45756U 20038AC  26081.26720677  .10144726  12492-4  26315-3 0  9991

2 45756  52.9856 350.0228 0005610 253.0186 107.0247 16.45536278320734

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-1484, also known as Starlink 1484, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on June 13, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It weighs 260 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 248 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links on a few prototypes, the satellite employs krypton ion thrusters for its propulsion system. Its primary purpose is communication, utilizing solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The design includes a box shape with panels, intended to provide global broadband internet coverage as part of SpaceX's larger Starlink constellation mission.

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-L8-26

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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