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STARLINK-11362 [DTC] (61535)
COSPAR: 2024-184D | Alt Name: Starlink 11362
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61535
International Designator
2024-184D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:50:49 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
305.96°
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Argument of Perigee
77.20°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11362 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11362
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 61535U 24184D 26200.57696483 .00002045 00000+0 21735-4 0 9999
2 61535 53.1578 305.9638 0001220 77.2012 282.9142 15.69709993101131
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-11362 [DTC], was launched on October 15, 2024, from Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and was equipped with a D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Manufactured by SpaceX, it operates in a constellation dedicated to providing global internet coverage.
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 9-7-04
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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