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STARLINK-11191 [DTC] (60410)
COSPAR: 2024-141N | Alt Name: Starlink 11191
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 10, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60410
International Designator
2024-141N
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:53:30 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
152.71°
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Argument of Perigee
84.03°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11191 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11191
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 60410U 24141N 26201.24549569 .00000595 00000+0 97683-5 0 9994
2 60410 53.1597 152.7078 0001039 84.0304 276.0832 15.69711583112564
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 60410 and OBJECT_ID 2024-141N, was launched on August 10, 2024, from Launch Complex 40 at the Air Force Eastern Test Range using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink Group 8-3-13 constellation and has a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters when fully deployed. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it was launched with a total mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite links, the satellite utilizes Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), its primary purpose is communication.
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 8-3-13
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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