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STARLINK-11427 [DTC] (62063)
COSPAR: 2024-217G | Alt Name: Starlink 11427
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62063
International Designator
2024-217G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:56:36 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
142.91°
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Argument of Perigee
52.23°
Period
91.73 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11427 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11427
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 62063U 24217G 26200.24764263 .00092440 00000+0 75816-3 0 9995
2 62063 53.1583 142.9146 0001123 52.2303 307.8817 15.69749101 95835
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 62063 and OBJECT_ID 2024-217G is a Starlink V2M spacecraft operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on November 24, 2024, from Vandenberg Space Force Base’s SLC-4E pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. It measures 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when deployed. The satellite’s structure is described as "Box + pan" shape, and it is part of the Starlink Group 9-13-07 payload.
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 9-13-07
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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