STARLINK-1036 (44741)

COSPAR: 2019-074AE | Alt Name: Starlink 1036

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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

44741

International Designator

2019-074AE

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:23:10 GMT

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Inclination

53.04°

Right Ascension

338.44°

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Argument of Perigee

356.27°

Period

91.38 min

Mean Motion

15.76 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1036

Alternative Name

Starlink 1036

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 44741U 19074AE  26184.72442600  .00089078  00000-0  56350-3 0  9991

2 44741  53.0430 338.4429 0001306 356.2749   3.8260 15.75864442366905

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Summary

The STARLINK-1036 satellite, also known as Starlink 1036, is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS) for communication purposes. It was launched on November 11, 2019, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range at Launch Pad LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with optical inter-satellite links (in prototypes) and is equipped with Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's dry mass is 248 kilograms, while its launch mass was 260 kilograms. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries, and it has a box plus pan shape.

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-L1-29

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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