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STARLINK-1046 (44751)
COSPAR: 2019-074AQ | Alt Name: Starlink 1046
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 11, 2019
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44751
International Designator
2019-074AQ
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:55:20 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
53.05°
Right Ascension
10.75°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
170.95°
Period
92.38 min
Mean Motion
15.59 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1046
Alternative Name
Starlink 1046
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 44751U 19074AQ 26185.24676810 .00117059 00000-0 14775-2 0 9997
2 44751 53.0467 10.7467 0004498 170.9502 189.1591 15.58715815366502
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1046 satellite, also known as Starlink 1046 and designated by NORAD as CAT ID 44751, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on November 11, 2019, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 (LC40) aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters with its solar arrays extended. It weighs about 260 kilograms at launch and carries a dry mass of 248 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), it uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and relies on solar arrays paired with batteries for power generation. The satellite is designed for communication purposes and has a box plus pan shape, though specific details such as its RCS system or ADCS are not provided in the given data.
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-L1-39
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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