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STARLINK-11247 [DTC] (60720)
COSPAR: 2024-152A | Alt Name: Starlink 11247
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 28, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60720
International Designator
2024-152A
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:25:19 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
183.01°
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Argument of Perigee
76.75°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11247 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11247
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 60720U 24152A 26201.26758617 .00001258 00000+0 15233-4 0 9995
2 60720 53.1578 183.0114 0001150 76.7535 283.3611 15.69717422109653
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-11247 [DTC] satellite, also known as Starlink 11247, was launched on August 28, 2024, from Launch Complex 40 (LC40) at the Air Force Eastern Test Range using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink Group 8-6-01 and has a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini. The satellite was manufactured by SPXS for communication purposes and is equipped with a D2C payload, optical inter-satellite link, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Its dimensions are a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. It has a launch mass of 730 kg and a dry mass of 700 kg. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The shape is described as Box + pan, and it belongs to the owner SPXS.
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 8-6-01
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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