STARLINK-1012 (44718)

COSPAR: 2019-074F | Alt Name: Starlink 1012

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 11, 2019

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

44718

International Designator

2019-074F

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:58:29 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

347.15°

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Argument of Perigee

269.65°

Period

92.74 min

Mean Motion

15.53 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1012

Alternative Name

Starlink 1012

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 44718U 19074F   26185.24895490  .00125047  00000-0  19607-2 0  9992

2 44718  53.1561 347.1473 0003412 269.6521  90.4099 15.52804099366859

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Summary

The STARLINK-1012 satellite, also known as Starlink 1012, is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on November 11, 2019, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It weighs 260 kilograms at launch and carries a Ku/Ka-band payload, along with optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes. Equipped with krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays complemented by batteries for power generation, the satellite is designed for communication purposes as part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation.

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-L1-06

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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