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STARLINK-1053 (44758)
COSPAR: 2019-074AX | Alt Name: Starlink 1053
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 11, 2019
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44758
International Designator
2019-074AX
Epoch
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:49:38 GMT
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Inclination
53.02°
Right Ascension
327.38°
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Argument of Perigee
237.68°
Period
88.38 min
Mean Motion
16.29 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1053
Alternative Name
Starlink 1053
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 44758U 19074AX 26091.07614443 .11374467 11995-4 25713-2 0 9998
2 44758 53.0163 327.3767 0008376 237.6802 122.3429 16.29294237353790
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-1053 (OBJECT_ID: 2019-074AX) is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. 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 has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes. Equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Its dry mass is reported to be 248 kilograms, with an initial launch mass of 260 kilograms. The shape of the satellite is described as a box with panels extending from it.
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-L1-46
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
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