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STARLINK-11176 [DTC] (60060)
COSPAR: 2024-113B | Alt Name: Starlink 11176
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60060
International Designator
2024-113B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:38:40 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
261.79°
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Argument of Perigee
100.70°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11176 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11176
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 60060U 24113B 26200.44352034 -.00004314 00000+0 -30813-4 0 9990
2 60060 53.1595 261.7863 0001245 100.6954 259.4205 15.69673947120256
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-11176 [DTC] satellite, also known as Starlink 11176, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the ownership of SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on June 19, 2024, from AFWTR's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters, with a span of 29 meters, indicating the deployment of solar arrays or other deployable structures. At launch, it weighed 730 kg, including its payload of D2C (Direct to Consumer) equipment and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays paired with batteries for power generation, the satellite is designed to provide communication services as part of SpaceX's broader Starlink 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 9-1-02
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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