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STARLINK-1482 (45773)
COSPAR: 2020-038AV | Alt Name: Starlink 1482
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 13, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45773
International Designator
2020-038AV
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:18:44 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
5.68°
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Argument of Perigee
98.39°
Period
93.49 min
Mean Motion
15.40 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1482
Alternative Name
Starlink 1482
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 45773U 20038AV 26185.22134260 .00077436 00000-0 18892-2 0 9998
2 45773 53.1578 5.6764 0002565 98.3851 261.7445 15.40209790334744
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1482 satellite, also known as Starlink 1482, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on June 13, 2020, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. With a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms, it is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload technology (present on all) and optical inter-satellite links (on a few prototypes). Its propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters, and its power comes from solar arrays complemented by batteries. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan."
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-L8-24
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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