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STARLINK-1470 (45772)
COSPAR: 2020-038AU | Alt Name: Starlink 1470
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 13, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45772
International Designator
2020-038AU
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:35:45 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
349.56°
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Argument of Perigee
92.53°
Period
93.66 min
Mean Motion
15.37 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1470
Alternative Name
Starlink 1470
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 45772U 20038AU 26185.19149671 .00063438 00000-0 16959-2 0 9994
2 45772 53.0431 349.5623 0001518 92.5322 267.5855 15.37496417334941
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1470 is a communication satellite under the Starlink constellation, operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on June 13, 2020, from LC40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 248 kg and was launched with a total mass of 260 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all) and optical inter-satellite links on a few prototypes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. For maneuvering, it uses Krypton ion thrusters. Its shape can be described as box-like with an additional pan structure.
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-L8-12
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
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