STARLINK-1495 (45761)

COSPAR: 2020-038AH | Alt Name: Starlink 1495

DECAYED

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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

45761

International Designator

2020-038AH

Decay Date

11/28/2022

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1495

Alternative Name

Starlink 1495

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

STARLINK-1495, also known as Starlink 1495, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on June 13, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, the satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It weighs around 260 kilograms at launch and 248 kilograms dry mass. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its propulsion system consists of Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation designed for communication purposes.

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-L8-37

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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