STARLINK-11378 [DTC] (62020)

COSPAR: 2024-213N | Alt Name: Starlink 11378

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 18, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

62020

International Designator

2024-213N

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:27:17 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

108.58°

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Argument of Perigee

92.23°

Period

91.73 min

Mean Motion

15.70 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-11378 [DTC]

Alternative Name

Starlink 11378

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 62020U 24213N   26201.01894800  .00095622  00000+0  78410-3 0  9999

2 62020  53.1581 108.5849 0001089  92.2319 267.8824 15.69739561 95704

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-11378 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11378, is a component of the Starlink Group 9-12-13 mission and was launched on November 18, 2024, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink V2M BUS category and is owned by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when deployed. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, with a launch mass of 730 kilograms. It was successfully placed into orbit on the same day as its launch at 06:54:58 UTC. The satellite has a box-shaped body with a pan configuration but lacks detailed information regarding its purpose or specific equipment onboard.

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 9-12-13

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

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