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STARLINK-1039 (44744)
COSPAR: 2019-074AH | Alt Name: Starlink 1039
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 11, 2019
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44744
International Designator
2019-074AH
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:44:40 GMT
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Inclination
53.06°
Right Ascension
37.83°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
130.91°
Period
94.09 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1039
Alternative Name
Starlink 1039
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 44744U 19074AH 26184.78102221 .00054469 00000-0 18210-2 0 9990
2 44744 53.0605 37.8295 0002995 130.9066 229.2194 15.30491609366088
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1039 is a communication satellite identified by NORAD catalog ID 44744 and designated OBJECT_ID 2019-074AH under the Starlink series by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on November 11, 2019, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (AFETR) LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite features a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched at a total mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload technology and optical inter-satellite links, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and krypton ion thrusters as propulsion systems. Its shape is described as a box with an antenna pan, and it operates in the communication sector under SpaceX ownership.
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-L1-32
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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