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STARLINK-11269 [DTC] (60995)
COSPAR: 2024-158F | Alt Name: Starlink 11269
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 5, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60995
International Designator
2024-158F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:06:33 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
350.47°
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Argument of Perigee
92.25°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11269 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11269
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 60995U 24158F 26200.75455718 -.00000539 00000+0 40412-6 0 9995
2 60995 53.1592 350.4717 0000944 92.2468 267.8658 15.69707983108322
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-11269 [DTC] satellite, also known as Starlink 11269, is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on September 5, 2024, from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when fully deployed. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg with a launch mass of 730 kg. It is equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment for communication purposes. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system uses Argon ion thrusters.
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 8-11-06
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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