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STARLINK-11207 [DTC] (60933)
COSPAR: 2024-155K | Alt Name: Starlink 11207
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60933
International Designator
2024-155K
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:20:46 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
50.73°
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Argument of Perigee
95.58°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11207 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11207
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 60933U 24155K 26200.59776102 -.00000389 00000+0 16473-5 0 9991
2 60933 53.1590 50.7265 0001028 95.5803 264.5333 15.69706643109128
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-11207 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11207, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on August 31, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when deployed. It weighs 700 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's design includes a box shape with panels and is manufactured by SPXS.
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 9-5-10
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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