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STARLINK-11096 [DTC] (59719)
COSPAR: 2024-088M | Alt Name: Starlink 11096
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59719
International Designator
2024-088M
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:15:17 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
35.16°
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Argument of Perigee
101.33°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11096 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11096
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 59719U 24088M 26200.84395475 -.00000025 00000+0 46544-5 0 9993
2 59719 53.1595 35.1551 0001011 101.3334 258.7798 15.69710062127024
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-11096 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11096, is a communication satellite launched on May 10, 2024, from AFWTR's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It operates within the Starlink Group 8-2-12 constellation and features the Starlink V2M design with a Starlink v2 Mini configuration. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg while its launch mass was 730 kg. It is equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link technology for communication purposes. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and has Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Manufactured by SPXS, it is owned and operated for communication missions within the United States.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 8-2-12
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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