STARLINK-11324 [DTC] (61879)

COSPAR: 2024-204F | Alt Name: Starlink 11324

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 9, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

61879

International Designator

2024-204F

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:22:21 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

65.09°

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Argument of Perigee

88.94°

Period

91.74 min

Mean Motion

15.70 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-11324 [DTC]

Alternative Name

Starlink 11324

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 61879U 24204F   26200.80718786 -.00000171  00000+0  34480-5 0  9991

2 61879  53.1601  65.0853 0001045  88.9362 271.1776 15.69709088 97664

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-11324 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11324, is a Starlink V2M spacecraft launched on November 9, 2024. It was deployed from the AFWTR launch site at SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle and achieved stable orbit on November 9, 2024, at 0714:25 UTC. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters, with a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. It is part of the Starlink Group 9-10-06 payload manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) for communications purposes. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan."

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

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 9-10-06

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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