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STARLINK-11142 [DTC] (59957)
COSPAR: 2024-107N | Alt Name: Starlink 11142
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![STARLINK-11142 [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
59957
International Designator
2024-107N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:17:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
319.88°
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Argument of Perigee
80.12°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11142 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11142
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 59957U 24107N 26200.76182693 .00000050 00000+0 52738-5 0 9995
2 59957 53.1583 319.8802 0000964 80.1217 279.9910 15.69707007122904
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-11142 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11142, is a communication satellite launched on June 5, 2024, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters. The satellite weighs 730 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses Argon ion thrusters for maneuvering. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), the satellite's primary purpose is to facilitate communication as part of the Starlink Group 8-5-13 constellation.
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 8-5-13
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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