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STARLINK-1068 (44772)
COSPAR: 2019-074BM | Alt Name: Starlink 1068
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 11, 2019
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44772
International Designator
2019-074BM
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:27:00 GMT
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Inclination
53.04°
Right Ascension
322.26°
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Argument of Perigee
310.93°
Period
91.15 min
Mean Motion
15.80 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1068
Alternative Name
Starlink 1068
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 44772U 19074BM 26185.26875156 .00131521 00000-0 69260-3 0 9996
2 44772 53.0400 322.2574 0003686 310.9306 49.1395 15.79802273367177
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-1068 (OBJECT_ID: 2019-074BM) is a communication spacecraft owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on November 11, 2019, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite weighs approximately 260 kg at launch with a dry mass of 248 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes), solar arrays for power generation, and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. Its shape is described as "Box + pan," and it serves the primary purpose of communication within SpaceX's Starlink constellation.
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-L1-60
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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