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STARLINK-11124 [DTC] (59952)
COSPAR: 2024-107H | Alt Name: Starlink 11124
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![STARLINK-11124 [DTC] Satellite Image](/images/sat/starlink.jpg)
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 5, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59952
International Designator
2024-107H
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:06:08 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
318.82°
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Argument of Perigee
60.61°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11124 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11124
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 59952U 24107H 26201.04593171 -.00000248 00000+0 28075-5 0 9996
2 59952 53.1594 318.8203 0000529 60.6126 299.4945 15.69710138123000
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-11124 [DTC] satellite, also known as Starlink 11124, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on June 5, 2024, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (AFETR) using Falcon 9 launch vehicle at Launch Complex 40 (LC40), it has a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters, indicating the deployment size of its solar arrays or other deployable structures. It weighs 730 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 700 kilograms. The equipment on board includes a direct-to-consumer payload (D2C) and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries, and its propulsion system uses Argon ion thrusters. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with a pan configuration. It is part of the Starlink Group 8-5-08 payload mission aimed at enhancing global internet connectivity.
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 8-5-08
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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