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STARLINK-11325 [DTC] (61538)
COSPAR: 2024-184G | Alt Name: Starlink 11325
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61538
International Designator
2024-184G
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:18:31 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
303.70°
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Argument of Perigee
111.27°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11325 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11325
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 61538U 24184G 26201.01286035 -.00002111 00000+0 -12589-4 0 9993
2 61538 53.1574 303.7024 0000729 111.2704 248.8392 15.69687316101205
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-11325 [DTC] satellite, also known as Starlink 11325, is a communication satellite built by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on October 15, 2024, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft 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 kg and was launched with a total mass of 730 kg. Equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power, the satellite features D2C payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links. Its propulsion system consists of Argon ion thrusters. The satellite operates in a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini and is part of the Starlink Group 9-7-07 constellation.
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 9-7-07
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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