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STARLINK-11241 [DTC] (60936)
COSPAR: 2024-155N | Alt Name: Starlink 11241
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60936
International Designator
2024-155N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:59:24 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
50.08°
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Argument of Perigee
81.49°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11241 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11241
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 60936U 24155N 26200.83291796 -.00000795 00000+0 -17069-5 0 9996
2 60936 53.1603 50.0762 0001114 81.4917 278.6227 15.69711496109150
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-11241 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11241, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and operated under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration. It was launched on August 31, 2024, from AFWTR's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and spans 29 meters, with a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. It is equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link technology for communication purposes and uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's power comes from solar arrays and batteries, and it has a box plus pan shape.
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 9-5-13
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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