STARLINK-11103 [DTC] (59718)

COSPAR: 2024-088L | Alt Name: Starlink 11103

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 10, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

59718

International Designator

2024-088L

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:46:26 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

32.63°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

81.28°

Period

91.74 min

Mean Motion

15.70 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-11103 [DTC]

Alternative Name

Starlink 11103

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

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Latest TLEs
1 59718U 24088L   26201.24058505 -.00000366  00000+0  18344-5 0  9992
2 59718  53.1597  32.6343 0000945  81.2822 278.8302 15.69710050127097

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Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-11103 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11103, is a Starlink v2 Mini configuration spacecraft manufactured by SPXS in the US. Launched on May 10, 2024, from AFWTR's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a length of 0.3 meters and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg, while its launch mass was 730 kg. The satellite is equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link technology for communication purposes and uses Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system. It derives power from solar arrays and batteries and has a box-shaped body with an additional pan design.

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 8-2-11

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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