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STARLINK-11091 [DTC] (61207)
COSPAR: 2024-171H | Alt Name: Starlink 11091
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61207
International Designator
2024-171H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:08:44 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
246.97°
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Argument of Perigee
139.06°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11091 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11091
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 61207U 24171H 26200.38106507 .00000378 00000+0 79818-5 0 9996
2 61207 53.1577 246.9712 0001095 139.0609 221.0491 15.69705330105082
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-11091 [DTC] (OBJECT_ID: 2024-171H) is a Starlink v2 Mini configuration owned by SPXS and was launched on September 20, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg, and it was launched with a total mass of 730 kg. Equipped with D2C payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power and Argon ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's shape consists of a box with a pan design.
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 9-17-08
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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