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STARLINK-11138 [DTC] (59949)
COSPAR: 2024-107E | Alt Name: Starlink 11138
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 5, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59949
International Designator
2024-107E
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:25:23 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
325.06°
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Argument of Perigee
93.99°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11138 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11138
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 59949U 24107E 26199.76763801 .00001306 00000+0 15637-4 0 9990
2 59949 53.1606 325.0601 0001371 93.9900 266.1274 15.69713015122795
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-11138 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11138, is a Starlink v2 Mini spacecraft manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on June 5, 2024, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a length of 0.3 meters and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It weighs 730 kg at launch and consists of dry mass of 700 kg. Equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link, it is designed for communication purposes. Its power comes from solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system uses Argon ion thrusters. The satellite's shape is characterized as a box with a 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.
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 8-5-05
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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