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STARLINK-11107 [DTC] (59708)
COSPAR: 2024-088A | Alt Name: Starlink 11107
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59708
International Designator
2024-088A
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:32:18 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
32.58°
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Argument of Perigee
102.71°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11107 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11107
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 59708U 24088A 26201.23077477 .00000072 00000+0 54495-5 0 9999
2 59708 53.1598 32.5824 0000969 102.7059 257.4068 15.69711871127079
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-11107 [DTC] satellite, also known as Starlink 11107, is a communication satellite under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration, manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on May 10, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with an operational span of 29 meters. It weighs 700 kilograms when dry and had a launch mass of 730 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link, it uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and is part of the Starlink Group 8-2-01 payload mission. 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 8-2-01
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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