STARLINK-11256 [DTC] (60904)

COSPAR: 2024-154B | Alt Name: Starlink 11256

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 31, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

60904

International Designator

2024-154B

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:41:14 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

197.95°

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Argument of Perigee

111.12°

Period

91.74 min

Mean Motion

15.70 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-11256 [DTC]

Alternative Name

Starlink 11256

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 60904U 24154B   26201.15363523  .00000800  00000+0  11452-4 0  9998

2 60904  53.1585 197.9488 0000424 111.1178 248.9885 15.69703714109326

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-11256 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11256, is a member of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and falls under the Starlink V2M bus category. It was launched on August 31, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (AFETR) at Launch Pad LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite is designed for communication purposes and is equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment. It measures 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 4.1 meters, and spans 29 meters when fully deployed. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and it had a launch mass of 730 kg, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters.

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

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 8-10-02

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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