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STARLINK-11110 [DTC] (59762)
COSPAR: 2024-091K | Alt Name: Starlink 11110
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59762
International Designator
2024-091K
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:19:11 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
276.44°
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Argument of Perigee
71.94°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11110 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11110
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 59762U 24091K 26200.47166139 -.00000497 00000+0 75796-6 0 9992
2 59762 53.1592 276.4429 0001059 71.9418 288.1715 15.69706214126210
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-11110 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11110, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 8-7-10 payload. It was launched on May 14, 2024, from SLC4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg while its launch mass was 730 kg, powered by solar arrays and batteries. It is equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, using Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration, manufactured by SPXS and operated under the ownership of SPXS for communication purposes in the US.
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 8-7-10
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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