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STARLINK-11270 [DTC] (60999)
COSPAR: 2024-158K | Alt Name: Starlink 11270
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![STARLINK-11270 [DTC] Satellite Image](/images/sat/starlink.jpg)
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 5, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60999
International Designator
2024-158K
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:17:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
350.06°
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Argument of Perigee
105.52°
Period
91.73 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11270 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11270
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 60999U 24158K 26200.80350698 .00137186 00000+0 11169-2 0 9997
2 60999 53.1579 350.0598 0000631 105.5231 254.5857 15.69746607108334
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-11270 [DTC] satellite, also known as Starlink 11270, is a communication satellite part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the Starlink Group 8-11-10 payload group. It was launched on September 5, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR (Cape Canaveral Space Force Station) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It weighs 730 kg at launch, reducing to a dry mass of 700 kg. Equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power supply and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, the satellite is designed for communication purposes. The equipment includes a D2C payload and an optical inter-satellite link. It was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) and is owned by the same entity.
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 8-11-10
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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