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STARLINK-1017 (44723)
COSPAR: 2019-074L | Alt Name: Starlink 1017
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 11, 2019
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44723
International Designator
2019-074L
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:47:50 GMT
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Inclination
53.05°
Right Ascension
350.10°
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Argument of Perigee
106.80°
Period
93.90 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1017
Alternative Name
Starlink 1017
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 44723U 19074L 26185.15822475 .00074866 00000-0 22668-2 0 9994
2 44723 53.0473 350.1033 0002302 106.7979 253.3274 15.33521066366783
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1017 satellite, also known as Starlink 1017, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on November 11, 2019, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With a BUS designation of Starlink, the satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It weighs 260 kilograms at launch and 248 kilograms dry mass. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), STARLINK-1017 is designed for communication purposes. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, featuring a box-shaped design with an additional pan configuration. Manufactured by SpaceX, it was launched under the payload designation Starlink V1.0-L1-11 and operated by SpaceX as part of its mission to provide global communication services.
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-L1-11
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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