STARLINK-11265 [DTC] (60909)

COSPAR: 2024-154G | Alt Name: Starlink 11265

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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

60909

International Designator

2024-154G

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:52:31 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

200.85°

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Argument of Perigee

105.20°

Period

91.74 min

Mean Motion

15.70 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-11265 [DTC]

Alternative Name

Starlink 11265

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 60909U 24154G   26200.70314686  .00000147  00000+0  60715-5 0  9990

2 60909  53.1586 200.8478 0000996 105.2033 254.9095 15.69708110109249

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Summary

The Starlink V2M satellite, designated as STARLINK-11265 [DTC] or Starlink 11265, is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on August 31, 2024. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite has a launch mass of 730 kg and a dry mass of 700 kg. Its payload includes a D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It was launched from the LC40 pad at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite is equipped with Argon ion thrusters as its motor, solar arrays, and batteries for power generation. Its shape consists of a box design with a pan configuration.

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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 8-10-07

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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