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STARLINK-11075 [DTC] (58706)
COSPAR: 2024-002B | Alt Name: Starlink 11075
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58706
International Designator
2024-002B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:18:57 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
342.30°
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Argument of Perigee
176.95°
Period
91.68 min
Mean Motion
15.71 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11075 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11075
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 58706U 24002B 26200.80482845 .00007530 00000+0 64275-4 0 9995
2 58706 53.1596 342.2953 0000106 176.9539 183.1480 15.70712243147191
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-11075 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11075, is a communication satellite based on the Starlink v2 Mini configuration manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched from AFWTR's SLC4E pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle on January 3, 2024, it has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite is equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It features solar arrays and batteries for power supply and uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor system. Its dimensions are a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration.
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
0.3
Diameter
4.1
Span
29
Dry Mass
700
Launch Mass
730
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 7-9-02
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2M
Configuration
Starlink v2 Mini
Motor
Argon ion thrusters
Equipment
D2C payload, optical inter-satellite link
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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