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STARLINK-11332 [DTC] (61539)
COSPAR: 2024-184H | Alt Name: Starlink 11332
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61539
International Designator
2024-184H
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:11:25 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
303.69°
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Argument of Perigee
77.45°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11332 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11332
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 61539U 24184H 26201.00793389 -.00000805 00000+0 -17892-5 0 9999
2 61539 53.1577 303.6899 0000987 77.4463 282.6665 15.69708368101209
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-11332 [DTC], or Starlink 11332, is a member of the Starlink v2 Mini series manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on October 15, 2024, from AFWTR (Cape Canaveral Space Force Station) using Falcon 9 at SLC4E, it has a length of 0.3 meters and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters due to its solar arrays or deployable structures. The satellite weighs 730 kilograms at launch and is equipped with D2C payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. It utilizes Argon ion thrusters as its motor system. Its mission is to provide communication services.
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 9-7-08
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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