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STARLINK-11102 [DTC] (60065)
COSPAR: 2024-113G | Alt Name: Starlink 11102
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60065
International Designator
2024-113G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:45:08 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
259.43°
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Argument of Perigee
81.53°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11102 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11102
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 60065U 24113G 26200.86468360 .00000477 00000+0 87956-5 0 9996
2 60065 53.1602 259.4253 0001243 81.5304 278.5854 15.69705998120323
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-11102 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11102, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration series. Launched on June 19, 2024, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It weighs approximately 700 kilograms dry and 730 kilograms at launch. Equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link, it uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's purpose is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 9-1-07 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 9-1-07
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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