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STARLINK-1019 (44724)
COSPAR: 2019-074M | Alt Name: Starlink 1019
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 11, 2019
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44724
International Designator
2019-074M
Epoch
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:15:08 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
53.02°
Right Ascension
159.06°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
224.54°
Period
87.25 min
Mean Motion
16.50 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1019
Alternative Name
Starlink 1019
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 44724U 19074M 26134.34384873 .14880440 12532-4 14680-3 0 9996
2 44724 53.0187 159.0555 0009964 224.5417 135.4834 16.50365492359938
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1019 satellite, also known as Starlink 1019, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on November 11, 2019, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links (in prototype form), it uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its mission is to provide communication services, utilizing krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite has a box-shaped body with a pan configuration but lacks information on its lifetime, attitude control system (ADCS), radar cross-section (RCS), transmitter frequencies, major events, material composition, constellation name, related satellites, and sources.
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-L1-12
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
Next Pass
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Stop Azimuth
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