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STARLINK-11282 [DTC] (60992)
COSPAR: 2024-158C | Alt Name: Starlink 11282
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 5, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60992
International Designator
2024-158C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:02:55 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
350.00°
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Argument of Perigee
73.82°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11282 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11282
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 60992U 24158C 26200.79370080 -.00001001 00000+0 -34112-5 0 9999
2 60992 53.1595 349.9986 0000881 73.8224 286.2891 15.69708119108346
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-11282 [DTC] satellite, also known as Starlink 11282, is a communication satellite launched on September 5, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has the object ID 2024-158C and is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration with a BUS type of Starlink V2M. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when fully deployed. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and launched at a total mass of 730 kg. Equipped with a D2C payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries, featuring Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's purpose is communication and was manufactured by SPXS, the same company that owns it.
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 8-11-03
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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