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STARLINK-11172 [DTC] (60193)
COSPAR: 2024-124L | Alt Name: Starlink 11172
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 3, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60193
International Designator
2024-124L
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:30:50 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
228.78°
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Argument of Perigee
108.80°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11172 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11172
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 60193U 24124L 26201.06308186 -.00000528 00000+0 49850-6 0 9992
2 60193 53.1582 228.7846 0001169 108.7973 251.3172 15.69711188117326
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-11172 [DTC] satellite, also known as Starlink 11172, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on July 3, 2024, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it belongs to the Starlink Group 8-9-11 and has a configuration of Starlink v2 Mini. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters when deployed. It weighs 730 kilograms at launch and 700 kilograms dry mass, featuring solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link, it uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan design, and it operates in orbit 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.
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 8-9-11
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
Map
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