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STARLINK-11250 [DTC] (60910)
COSPAR: 2024-154H | Alt Name: Starlink 11250
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![STARLINK-11250 [DTC] Satellite Image](/images/sat/starlink.jpg)
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 31, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60910
International Designator
2024-154H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:07:06 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
202.57°
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Argument of Perigee
65.63°
Period
91.73 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11250 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11250
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 60910U 24154H 26200.29659736 -.00009286 00000+0 -71755-4 0 9994
2 60910 53.1588 202.5682 0000967 65.6338 294.4781 15.69749686109181
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-11250 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11250, is a communication satellite launched on August 31, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with D2C payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite features Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). Its primary purpose is communication, and it operates within the Starlink Group 8-10-08 constellation.
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 8-10-08
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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