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STARLINK-11237 [DTC] (60934)
COSPAR: 2024-155L | Alt Name: Starlink 11237
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60934
International Designator
2024-155L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:48:46 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
49.75°
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Argument of Perigee
79.08°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11237 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11237
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 60934U 24155L 26200.78386903 -.00001792 00000+0 -99458-5 0 9993
2 60934 53.1602 49.7536 0000708 79.0761 281.0336 15.69709076109160
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-11237 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11237, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on August 31, 2024, from AFWTR Launch Pad 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 with its equipment. It weighs 700 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The configuration of this satellite is Starlink v2 Mini, designed to provide communication services from 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.
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 9-5-11
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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