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STARLINK-11292 [DTC] (61203)
COSPAR: 2024-171D | Alt Name: Starlink 11292
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61203
International Designator
2024-171D
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:11:22 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
243.59°
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Argument of Perigee
101.17°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11292 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11292
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 61203U 24171D 26201.09123549 .00000210 00000+0 65902-5 0 9990
2 61203 53.1599 243.5863 0001190 101.1707 258.9445 15.69708054105193
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-11292 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11292, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on September 20, 2024, from AFWTR's SLC4E pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It features solar arrays and batteries for power generation, equipped with an Argon ion thruster motor and carries a D2C payload along with optical inter-satellite link equipment. The satellite weighs 730 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), it is part of the Starlink Group 9-17-04 payload, designed 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.
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 9-17-04
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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