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STARLINK-11228 [DTC] (60398)
COSPAR: 2024-141A | Alt Name: Starlink 11228
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![STARLINK-11228 [DTC] Satellite Image](/images/sat/starlink.jpg)
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 10, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60398
International Designator
2024-141A
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:04:16 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
153.40°
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Argument of Perigee
92.13°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11228 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11228
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 60398U 24141A 26201.12797152 -.00000119 00000+0 38756-5 0 9998
2 60398 53.1590 153.4042 0000972 92.1280 267.9849 15.69706092112497
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-11228 [DTC] satellite, identified by NORAD CAT ID 60398 and OBJECT ID 2024-141A, is a part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on August 10, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR 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 deployed. Weighing 700 kilograms dry and 730 kilograms at launch, it is equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link technology for communication purposes. Its propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters, while its power generation relies on solar arrays complemented by batteries. The satellite's shape consists of a box with a pan configuration, designed to support its mission in the Starlink Group 8-3-01 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.
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 8-3-01
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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