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STARLINK-11319 [DTC] (61251)
COSPAR: 2024-175J | Alt Name: Starlink 11319
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61251
International Designator
2024-175J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:51:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
126.82°
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Argument of Perigee
92.24°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11319 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11319
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 61251U 24175J 26200.49376475 -.00001054 00000+0 -38420-5 0 9992
2 61251 53.1595 126.8226 0000944 92.2395 267.8731 15.69720071104062
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-11319 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11319, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 9-8-09 payload. It was launched on September 25, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when fully deployed. Its dry mass is 700 kg with a launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries and utilizes Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan" and it was manufactured by SPXS.
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 9-8-09
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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