The STARLINK-1057 satellite, also known as Starlink 1057, was launched on November 11, 2019, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is owned and operated by SPXS and forms part of the Starlink constellation for communication purposes. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and 9 meters in span, with a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links on a few prototypes, it uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor system for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as box + pan.
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.