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STARLINK-11370 [DTC] (61584)
COSPAR: 2024-187L | Alt Name: Starlink 11370
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 18, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61584
International Designator
2024-187L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:11:43 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
4.98°
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Argument of Perigee
115.40°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11370 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11370
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 61584U 24187L 26200.84147691 -.00000237 00000+0 28942-5 0 9998
2 61584 53.1585 4.9790 0000511 115.3981 244.7090 15.69711496101509
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-11370 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11370, is a communication satellite launched on October 18, 2024, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) using Falcon 9 launch vehicle from Launch Complex 40. It has a bus configuration of Starlink V2M and belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini series manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters, and its span is 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it was launched with a total mass of 730 kilograms. It is equipped with a D2C payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes and uses Argon ion thrusters as propulsion. The satellite's power system consists of solar arrays and batteries.
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 8-19-11
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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