STARLINK-11115 [DTC] (60305)

COSPAR: 2024-133E | Alt Name: Starlink 11115

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 28, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

60305

International Designator

2024-133E

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:29:57 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

217.15°

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Argument of Perigee

84.11°

Period

91.74 min

Mean Motion

15.70 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-11115 [DTC]

Alternative Name

Starlink 11115

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 60305U 24133E   26200.35413444 -.00000143  00000+0  36795-5 0  9998

2 60305  53.1590 217.1531 0001055  84.1076 276.0062 15.69707878114418

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-11115 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11115, is a Starlink v2 Mini configuration spacecraft manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. Launched on July 28, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg with an initial launch mass of 730 kg. It is equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment and uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The propulsion system consists of Argon ion thrusters. This communication satellite has a box + pan shape and its mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 9-4-05 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.

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 9-4-05

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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