STARLINK-1020 (44725)

COSPAR: 2019-074N | Alt Name: Starlink 1020

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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

44725

International Designator

2019-074N

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:49:44 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

10.19°

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Argument of Perigee

216.87°

Period

92.40 min

Mean Motion

15.58 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1020

Alternative Name

Starlink 1020

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 44725U 19074N   26185.24288193  .00116933  00000-0  14917-2 0  9999

2 44725  53.1555  10.1935 0003040 216.8676 143.2129 15.58440489366511

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Summary

The STARLINK-1020 satellite, also known as Starlink 1020, was launched on November 11, 2019, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 (LC40) aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS), designed for communication purposes as part of the Starlink constellation. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters, indicating solar arrays are likely extended. Its dry mass is 248 kilograms and it had a launch mass of 260 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes). The satellite's propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters for orbital maneuvers, and its power generation relies on solar arrays supported by batteries.

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-L1-13

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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