STARLINK-11208 [DTC] (60311)

COSPAR: 2024-133L | Alt Name: Starlink 11208

DECAYED

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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

60311

International Designator

2024-133L

Decay Date

6/15/2025

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-11208 [DTC]

Alternative Name

Starlink 11208

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

STARLINK-11208 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11208, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink Group 9-4-11 and was launched on July 28, 2024. The spacecraft, manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), has a configuration named "Starlink v2 Mini" with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when its components are extended. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and it was launched with a total mass of 730 kg from the AFWTR launch site using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link technology for communication purposes, STARLINK-11208 utilizes Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays paired with batteries for power supply.

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 9-4-11

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

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