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STARLINK-11473 [DTC] (62060)
COSPAR: 2024-217D | Alt Name: Starlink 11473
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62060
International Designator
2024-217D
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:58:55 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
138.24°
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Argument of Perigee
86.90°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11473 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11473
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 62060U 24217D 26201.20758816 .00158940 00000+0 12904-2 0 9992
2 62060 53.1572 138.2371 0001105 86.9008 273.2136 15.69736061 95981
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-11473 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11473, is a component of the Starlink Group 9-13-04 mission and belongs to the Starlink V2M series manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on November 24, 2024, from AFWTR (Cape Canaveral Space Force Station) at SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when deployed. It weighs approximately 700 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 730 kilograms. Its shape is described as "Box + pan," indicating a box-shaped body with additional components that resemble a pan. The satellite's owner and manufacturer are SpaceX, based in the United States.
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 9-13-04
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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