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STARLINK-11095 [DTC] (59720)
COSPAR: 2024-088N | Alt Name: Starlink 11095
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59720
International Designator
2024-088N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:25:54 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
35.11°
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Argument of Perigee
131.85°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11095 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11095
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 59720U 24088N 26200.72632410 -.00000247 00000+0 28178-5 0 9994
2 59720 53.1578 35.1082 0000875 131.8499 228.2594 15.69708776127017
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-11095 [DTC] satellite, also known as Starlink 11095, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 8-2-13 payload. Launched on May 10, 2024, from AFWTR's SLC4E pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite carries a D2C payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. With a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg, it is equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Manufactured by SPXS, the spacecraft's shape is described as "Box + pan," and its mission is focused on communication services.
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 8-2-13
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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