STARLINK-11244 [DTC] (60926)

COSPAR: 2024-155C | Alt Name: Starlink 11244

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 31, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

60926

International Designator

2024-155C

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:13:15 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

49.04°

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Argument of Perigee

95.41°

Period

91.74 min

Mean Motion

15.70 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-11244 [DTC]

Alternative Name

Starlink 11244

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 60926U 24155C   26201.00920500 -.00000004  00000+0  48186-5 0  9993

2 60926  53.1587  49.0407 0000811  95.4073 264.7037 15.69710708109234

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Summary

The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-11244 [DTC] or Starlink 11244, was launched on August 31, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a configuration known as the Starlink v2 Mini and belongs to SPXS (SpaceX). The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters when deployed, carrying a D2C payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and it has a launch mass of 730 kg. It uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor, and its power supply consists of solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as a box 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

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 9-5-03

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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