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STARLINK-11081 [DTC] (60405)
COSPAR: 2024-141H | Alt Name: Starlink 11081
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 10, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60405
International Designator
2024-141H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:08:57 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
157.92°
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Argument of Perigee
86.18°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11081 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11081
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 60405U 24141H 26200.25622174 -.00000090 00000+0 41189-5 0 9993
2 60405 53.1604 157.9247 0001098 86.1819 273.9324 15.69705870112352
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-11081 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11081, is a communication satellite built by SPXS and launched on August 10, 2024, from Launch Complex 40 at the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has a bus type of Starlink V2M with a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini. It measures 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, with a span of 29 meters. At launch, it had a mass of 730 kg, reducing to 700 kg dry mass. The satellite is equipped with direct-to-consumer (D2C) payload capabilities, an optical inter-satellite link, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries.
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 8-3-08
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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