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STARLINK-11249 [DTC] (60728)
COSPAR: 2024-152J | Alt Name: Starlink 11249
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 28, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60728
International Designator
2024-152J
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:28:49 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
182.75°
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Argument of Perigee
95.53°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11249 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11249
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 60728U 24152J 26201.22834824 -.00000125 00000+0 38268-5 0 9991
2 60728 53.1592 182.7514 0000962 95.5289 264.5839 15.69708223109654
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-11249 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11249, is a communication satellite launched on August 28, 2024, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink Group 8-6-09 and has a bus type of Starlink V2M with a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and has a span of 29 meters. It carries a D2C payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. At launch, it had a mass of 730 kilograms with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power, the satellite uses Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Manufactured by SPXS, this satellite is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS) for communication purposes.
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 8-6-09
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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