STARLINK-11226 [DTC] (60907)

COSPAR: 2024-154E | Alt Name: Starlink 11226

Image

Additional Sources

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

60907

International Designator

2024-154E

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:16:29 GMT

Apogee

Calculating...

Perigee

Calculating...

Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

197.93°

Eccentricity

Calculating...

Argument of Perigee

86.26°

Period

91.74 min

Mean Motion

15.70 rev/day

Latitude

Calculating...

Longitude

Calculating...

Altitude

Calculating...

Velocity

Calculating...

Polar Plot

3D Visualization

Explore in the Catalog

Starlink V2M bus SpaceX Starlink constellation United States satellites Payloads

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-11226 [DTC]

Alternative Name

Starlink 11226

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 60907U 24154E   26201.26145581  .00000002  00000+0  48785-5 0  9999

2 60907  53.1594 197.9281 0001024  86.2610 273.8525 15.69705397109338

Source: Celestrak

Summary

The satellite STARLINK-11226 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11226, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on August 31, 2024. It was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from LC40 at AFETR. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when deployed. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms with a total launch mass of 730 kilograms. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries and equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite uses Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system and has a box-shaped body with additional panels.

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 8-10-05

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

Map

This tool will help you track the satellite's position and predict its upcoming passes over your location. Simply input the coordinates or click the geolocation button to get started.

Latitude

Longitude

Next Pass

Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)

Start Azimuth

Max Elevation

Stop Azimuth

Time Until

Pass Duration

Satellite Articles

View All Posts »

Learn more about satellites and other related topics.

SpaceX Unveils Stargaze SSA System, Explores xAI Merger Ahead of IPO | KeepTrack X Report

SpaceX unveils Stargaze space situational awareness system during 13th launch of January. Reports surface of SpaceX-xAI merger talks ahead of potential IPO. Dual-coast Starlink launches from CA and FL.

X Report 9 Mar 2025

SpaceX reveals plans for Florida Starship launches, NASA teams up for dual missions, and FCC boosts satellite connectivity.

X Report 26 Mar 2025

SpaceX's Starlink dish offers gigabit speeds, boosting competitiveness; NRO taps SpaceX for satellite launches, expanding spy satellite network.

The Evolution of Space Stations

A brief journey through the evolution of space stations, delving into Russia's Mir, the International Space Station, China's Tiangong, and envisioning the future of orbital habitats.

X Report 10 Jun 2025

Exciting advancements from SpaceX include the debut of a new Dragon capsule for Axiom Space, continued Starlink deployments, and significant shifts in U.S. rural broadband funding that could benefit Starlink.

The Pentagon's Mystery Spaceplane Takes Off

On April 22, 2010, an Atlas V lifted off from Cape Canaveral carrying a reusable robotic spaceplane so secret that the Air Force would not even confirm its mission duration. It came back 224 days later, lighter, quieter, and more operational than anyone outside Washington had expected. Fifteen years later, the X-37B is still flying, and the military still will not say what it does.

Space Brief 17 Aug 2025

Today's space news features major US Space Force satellite launches, regulatory changes supporting private space initiatives, and updates on SpaceX's Starship advances.

NRO Adds 3 New Partners to Commercial Imaging Program | KeepTrack Space Brief

NRO expands commercial imaging with HEO, SatVu, and Sierra Nevada. ChatGPT rolls out to 3 million military users via GenAI.mil. C-130J deliveries paused.