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STARLINK-11279 [DTC] (61206)
COSPAR: 2024-171G | Alt Name: Starlink 11279
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61206
International Designator
2024-171G
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:11:26 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
243.77°
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Argument of Perigee
71.01°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11279 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11279
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 61206U 24171G 26201.00794769 -.00000351 00000+0 19617-5 0 9991
2 61206 53.1592 243.7707 0001068 71.0065 289.1069 15.69706867105181
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-11279 [DTC] or Starlink 11279 is a Starlink v2 Mini configuration spacecraft launched on September 20, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters when deployed. It has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 730 kilograms. This US-based communication satellite is equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The spacecraft's shape consists of a box structure complemented by a pan design. The satellite is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS) as part of the Starlink Group 9-17-07 mission.
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 9-17-07
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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