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STARLINK-11080 [DTC] (60727)
COSPAR: 2024-152H | Alt Name: Starlink 11080
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 28, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60727
International Designator
2024-152H
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:35:53 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
182.78°
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Argument of Perigee
73.63°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11080 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11080
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 60727U 24152H 26201.23325685 -.00000307 00000+0 23247-5 0 9994
2 60727 53.1586 182.7816 0001049 73.6344 286.4790 15.69705003109783
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-11080 [DTC], was launched on August 28, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and measures 30 cm in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg, manufactured by SPXS for communication purposes. The satellite is equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and utilizes Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system.
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 8-6-08
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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