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STARLINK-11144 [DTC] (59955)
COSPAR: 2024-107L | Alt Name: Starlink 11144
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 5, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59955
International Designator
2024-107L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:59:28 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
320.27°
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Argument of Perigee
96.75°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11144 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11144
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 59955U 24107L 26200.70796883 -.00000674 00000+0 -71341-6 0 9995
2 59955 53.1588 320.2656 0000731 96.7529 263.3572 15.69707504122948
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-11144 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11144, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 8-5-11 payload. It was launched on June 5, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It carries a dry mass of 700 kilograms and weighs 730 kilograms at launch. Equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link, it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power supply and is propelled by Argon ion thrusters. The satellite's shape consists of a box with an attached 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 8-5-11
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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