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STARLINK-11271 [DTC] (60915)
COSPAR: 2024-154N | Alt Name: Starlink 11271
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 31, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60915
International Designator
2024-154N
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:02:05 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
196.75°
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Argument of Perigee
94.45°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11271 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11271
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 60915U 24154N 26201.41812213 .00000308 00000+0 74007-5 0 9993
2 60915 53.1601 196.7541 0001262 94.4540 265.6622 15.69710775109354
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite designated as STARLINK-11271 [DTC] was launched on August 31, 2024, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and is owned by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and has a span of 29 meters, including its solar arrays. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it was launched with a total mass of 730 kilograms. It is equipped with a D2C payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters, and its power generation relies on solar arrays and batteries. This satellite is part of the Starlink Group 8-10-13 mission aimed at enhancing global internet connectivity.
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 8-10-13
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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