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STARLINK-11105 [DTC] (59758)
COSPAR: 2024-091F | Alt Name: Starlink 11105
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59758
International Designator
2024-091F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:47:27 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
276.59°
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Argument of Perigee
66.96°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11105 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11105
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 59758U 24091F 26200.49128656 -.00000485 00000+0 85256-6 0 9990
2 59758 53.1590 276.5925 0000787 66.9563 293.1538 15.69703817126212
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-11105 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11105, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on May 14, 2024, from AFWTR's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite weighs 700 kilograms dry and was launched with a mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), the satellite's primary mission is communication.
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 8-7-06
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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