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STARLINK-11467 [DTC] (62068)
COSPAR: 2024-217M | Alt Name: Starlink 11467
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62068
International Designator
2024-217M
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:38:07 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
139.61°
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Argument of Perigee
121.45°
Period
91.73 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11467 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11467
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 62068U 24217M 26200.85980796 .00177351 00000+0 14314-2 0 9998
2 62068 53.1560 139.6100 0001537 121.4495 238.6673 15.69814674 95938
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD catalog ID 62068 and designated as object ID 2024-217M is a Starlink V2M model owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on November 24, 2024, from Space Launch Complex 4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. It carries the payload known as Starlink Group 9-13-12 and had a launch mass of 730 kilograms, with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan." Additional details such as power systems, purpose, and major events are not provided in the data set.
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 9-13-12
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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