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Starshield 12-19
Historical recordStarshield 12-19 (NORAD 69069, COSPAR 2026-103U) is a historical US catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 12 May 2026 on the NRO Starshield A9 mission. It was operated by NROC as part of the NRO Star A programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starshield bus, with a mass of 800 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
2026
launched
0
years on orbit
800
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched12 May 2026 · on the NRO Starshield A9 mission
Specifications
NORAD ID69069
COSPAR2026-103U
TypeSatellite
OperatorNROC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarshield
Mass800 kg (750 kg dry)
ProgrammeNRO Star A
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude292 × 304 km
Inclination70.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Starshield 12-19?
Starshield 12-19 is a historical catalogue entry from a 2026 launch. It is not currently tracked in the live catalogue — typically meaning it has decayed, been retired, or its tracking elements have lapsed.
Who operated and built Starshield 12-19?
Starshield 12-19 was operated by NROC and built by SPXS (US).
Launched together
Starshield 12-01Starshield 12-02Starshield 12-03Starshield 12-04Starshield 12-05Starshield 12-06Starshield 12-07Starshield 12-08
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.