STARLINK-11425 [DTC] (61943)

COSPAR: 2024-209E | Alt Name: Starlink 11425

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 14, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

61943

International Designator

2024-209E

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:45:15 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

79.97°

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Argument of Perigee

47.46°

Period

91.74 min

Mean Motion

15.70 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-11425 [DTC]

Alternative Name

Starlink 11425

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 61943U 24209E   26200.86475949  .00104560  00000+0  85703-3 0  9993

2 61943  53.1578  79.9720 0001167  47.4635 312.6481 15.69711007 97437

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-11425 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11425, is a Starlink V2M spacecraft launched on November 14, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters, indicating the presence of deployable structures like solar panels or antennas. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kilograms, while its launch mass was 730 kilograms. It belongs to the Starlink Group 9-11-05 payload and is owned by SPXS (SpaceX). Its shape is described as a "Box + pan" configuration, suggesting it has a box-like body with additional elements for functionality or power generation.

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 9-11-05

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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