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STARLINK-11186 [DTC] (60070)
COSPAR: 2024-113M | Alt Name: Starlink 11186
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60070
International Designator
2024-113M
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:48:23 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
258.43°
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Argument of Perigee
79.08°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11186 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11186
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 60070U 24113M 26201.15860095 -.00000079 00000+0 42058-5 0 9999
2 60070 53.1593 258.4263 0000907 79.0772 281.0348 15.69712413120771
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-11186 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11186, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 9-1-12 payload. It was launched on June 19, 2024, from SLC4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. It weighs 700 kilograms dry with a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with D2C payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and relies on solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The satellite is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and serves communication purposes in its mission.
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 9-1-12
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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