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STARLINK-11287 [DTC] (60998)
COSPAR: 2024-158J | Alt Name: Starlink 11287
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 5, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60998
International Designator
2024-158J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:52:25 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
350.41°
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Argument of Perigee
70.05°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11287 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11287
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 60998U 24158J 26200.74474514 -.00000699 00000+0 -91181-6 0 9999
2 60998 53.1608 350.4070 0000941 70.0521 290.0598 15.69704911108325
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-11287 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11287, is a part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on September 5, 2024, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans up to 29 meters when deployed. It has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and weighed 730 kilograms at launch. Equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, it is designed for communication purposes and uses solar arrays and batteries for power. The satellite's propulsion system consists of Argon ion thrusters, and its structure resembles a box with a pan configuration. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), the satellite operates as part of the Starlink Group 8-11-09 constellation.
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 8-11-09
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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