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STARLINK-11381 [DTC] (62094)
COSPAR: 2024-220G | Alt Name: Starlink 11381
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![STARLINK-11381 [DTC] Satellite Image](/images/sat/starlink.jpg)
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 25, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62094
International Designator
2024-220G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:59:53 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
326.99°
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Argument of Perigee
260.54°
Period
91.67 min
Mean Motion
15.71 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11381 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11381
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 62094U 24220G 26200.74991943 .00106659 00000+0 82386-3 0 9993
2 62094 43.0009 326.9860 0002842 260.5409 99.5137 15.70843880 95726
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-11381 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11381, is a component of the Starlink Group 12-1-07 and belongs to the Starlink V2M series manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on November 25, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures approximately 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters, indicating the presence of deployable structures like solar panels or antennas. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it had an initial launch mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan," suggesting a box-shaped body with additional components resembling a pan configuration. It is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and operates under the jurisdiction of 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 12-1-07
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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