STARLINK-11079 [DTC] (58708)

COSPAR: 2024-002D | Alt Name: Starlink 11079

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 3, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58708

International Designator

2024-002D

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:35:38 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

342.82°

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Argument of Perigee

134.62°

Period

91.74 min

Mean Motion

15.70 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-11079 [DTC]

Alternative Name

Starlink 11079

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 58708U 24002D   26200.77475019  .00000793  00000+0  11394-4 0  9996

2 58708  53.1603 342.8206 0000549 134.6153 225.4909 15.69710284147189

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Summary

The STARLINK-11079 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11079, is a communication satellite launched on January 3, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a bus type of Starlink V2M and belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and it was launched at a mass of 730 kg. Equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and argon ion thrusters as its motor system. The spacecraft is owned by SPXS (SpaceX) and belongs to the Starlink Group 7-9-04 payload group. It has a box with pan shape but lacks specific details on RCS, ADCS, color, transmitter frequencies, major events, material composition, constellation name, related satellites, or sources.

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

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 7-9-04

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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