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STARLINK-11078 [DTC] (58710)
COSPAR: 2024-002F | Alt Name: Starlink 11078
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58710
International Designator
2024-002F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:11:25 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
344.65°
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Argument of Perigee
88.68°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11078 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11078
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 58710U 24002F 26200.38292824 -.00000425 00000+0 13489-5 0 9998
2 58710 53.1592 344.6467 0001064 88.6771 271.4368 15.69705020147121
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-11078 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11078, is a communication spacecraft launched on January 3, 2024, from the AFWTR SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and has a dry mass of 700 kg with a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite is equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays, batteries, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Its dimensions include a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters, giving it a shape described as "Box + pan." The satellite is owned by SPXS (SpaceX) and is part of the Starlink Group 7-9-06 payload.
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 7-9-06
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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