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STARLINK-11346 [DTC] (61697)
COSPAR: 2024-195L | Alt Name: Starlink 11346
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61697
International Designator
2024-195L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:30:20 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
98.63°
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Argument of Perigee
98.66°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11346 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11346
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 61697U 24195L 26200.02107142 -.00000292 00000+0 24489-5 0 9992
2 61697 53.1593 98.6278 0000985 98.6625 261.4505 15.69706005 99667
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-11346 [DTC] or Starlink 11346 is a component of the Starlink V2M constellation owned by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on October 30, 2024, from AFWTR (Cape Canaveral Space Force Station) using SLC4E as the launch pad and Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 700 kg and was launched with a mass of 730 kg. It measures 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when its solar panels are deployed. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan." This particular unit is part of the Starlink Group 9-9-11 payload.
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 9-9-11
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2M
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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