STARLINK-11179 [DTC] (60190)

COSPAR: 2024-124H | Alt Name: Starlink 11179

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 3, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

60190

International Designator

2024-124H

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:03:30 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

232.34°

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Argument of Perigee

61.29°

Period

91.74 min

Mean Motion

15.70 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-11179 [DTC]

Alternative Name

Starlink 11179

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 60190U 24124H   26200.37744003 -.00000390  00000+0  16370-5 0  9991

2 60190  53.1596 232.3374 0001234  61.2921 298.8221 15.69706968117213

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-11179 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11179, is a communication satellite launched on July 3, 2024, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range at Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg, powered by solar arrays and batteries, featuring an Argon ion thruster propulsion system. The satellite is part of the Starlink Group 8-9-08 constellation, equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), it was deployed as a Starlink v2 Mini configuration to provide communication services.

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

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 8-9-08

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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