STARLINK-11209 [DTC] (61200)

COSPAR: 2024-171A | Alt Name: Starlink 11209

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 20, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

61200

International Designator

2024-171A

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:25:50 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

244.95°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

80.87°

Period

91.74 min

Mean Motion

15.70 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-11209 [DTC]

Alternative Name

Starlink 11209

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 61200U 24171A   26200.85127794  .00000141  00000+0  60212-5 0  9998
2 61200  53.1602 244.9488 0001251  80.8699 279.2461 15.69706938106064

Source: Celestrak

Summary
STARLINK-11209 [DTC] is a Starlink V2M satellite, designated OBJECT_ID 2024-171A and part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration. Launched on September 20, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this US-based communication satellite has a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. It carries a D2C payload with an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. The spacecraft has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses Argon ion thrusters, while the structure consists of a box shape with a pan configuration. It is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS) as part of the Starlink Group 9-17-01 payload for communication purposes.

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 9-17-01

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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