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STARLINK-11328 [DTC] (61880)
COSPAR: 2024-204G | Alt Name: Starlink 11328
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61880
International Designator
2024-204G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:46:58 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
64.74°
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Argument of Perigee
87.87°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11328 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11328
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 61880U 24204G 26200.86595301 -.00000645 00000+0 -46570-6 0 9996
2 61880 53.1601 64.7376 0001088 87.8659 272.2483 15.69708296 97674
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite designated as NORAD_CAT_ID 61880 and OBJECT_ID 2024-204G is a Starlink V2M spacecraft owned by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on November 9, 2024, from AFWTR (Cape Canaveral Space Force Station), SLC4E pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters when deployed. Its shape is described as "Box + pan," indicating the presence of deployable solar panels or antennas. The payload it carries is part of Starlink Group 9-10-07, contributing to SpaceX's constellation of internet communication satellites.
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 9-10-07
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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