STARLINK-11288 [DTC] (61002)

COSPAR: 2024-158N | Alt Name: Starlink 11288

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 5, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

61002

International Designator

2024-158N

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:20:28 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

349.62°

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Argument of Perigee

89.41°

Period

91.74 min

Mean Motion

15.70 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-11288 [DTC]

Alternative Name

Starlink 11288

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 61002U 24158N   26200.84755279  .00000471  00000+0  87423-5 0  9996

2 61002  53.1588 349.6188 0001036  89.4109 270.7027 15.69710108108340

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Summary

The Starlink-11288 [DTC] satellite, also known as Starlink 11288, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on September 5, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite features the Starlink V2M bus and has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. It is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation and carries an optical inter-satellite link along with a D2C payload. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kilograms, while its launch mass was 730 kilograms. Its propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters for orbital maneuvers.

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

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 8-11-13

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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