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STARLINK-1047 (44752)
COSPAR: 2019-074AR | Alt Name: Starlink 1047
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 11, 2019
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44752
International Designator
2019-074AR
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:20:01 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
53.07°
Right Ascension
322.52°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
181.42°
Period
93.81 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1047
Alternative Name
Starlink 1047
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 44752U 19074AR 26184.80556992 .00011721 00000-0 35068-3 0 9995
2 44752 53.0697 322.5219 0002207 181.4214 178.6782 15.35010201367160
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-1047 satellite, also known as Starlink 1047, is a communication spacecraft operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on November 11, 2019, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 260 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 248 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes), it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The spacecraft is part of the Starlink V1.0-L1-40 constellation designed to provide global communication services, featuring a box plus pan shape in its design.
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-L1-40
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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