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STARLINK-11296 [DTC] (61699)
COSPAR: 2024-195N | Alt Name: Starlink 11296
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61699
International Designator
2024-195N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:11:28 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
93.85°
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Argument of Perigee
58.86°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11296 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11296
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 61699U 24195N 26200.96630623 -.00001626 00000+0 -85760-5 0 9994
2 61699 53.1588 93.8535 0000831 58.8557 301.2543 15.69696377 99810
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-11296 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11296, is a member of the Starlink V2M series manufactured by SPXS and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on October 30, 2024, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters with its solar panels extended. It weighs around 700 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 730 kilograms. Its shape is described as a box with a pan configuration. The satellite's specific mission or purpose is not detailed in the provided data.
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 9-9-13
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
Map
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