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STARLINK-11380 [DTC] (62099)
COSPAR: 2024-220M | Alt Name: Starlink 11380
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 25, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62099
International Designator
2024-220M
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:59:28 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
324.86°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
285.52°
Period
91.67 min
Mean Motion
15.71 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11380 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11380
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 62099U 24220M 26201.04129630 .00134517 00000+0 10341-2 0 9993
2 62099 43.0000 324.8561 0001517 285.5223 74.5477 15.70859291 95774
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-11380 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11380, is a part of the Starlink V2M bus series and belongs to SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on November 25, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures approximately 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and has a span of 29 meters, indicating it likely deploys solar panels or other extendable structures. At launch, its mass was 730 kilograms, of which 700 kilograms is the dry mass. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan," suggesting a box-shaped body with an additional component resembling a pan. It is part of the Starlink Group 12-1-12 payload constellation and its purpose and specific mission details are not provided in the data.
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 12-1-12
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
Map
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