STARLINK-11488 [DTC] (62222)

COSPAR: 2024-231E | Alt Name: Starlink 11488

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 5, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

62222

International Designator

2024-231E

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:30:44 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

168.43°

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Argument of Perigee

107.88°

Period

91.73 min

Mean Motion

15.70 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-11488 [DTC]

Alternative Name

Starlink 11488

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 62222U 24231E   26201.14634941  .00096571  00000+0  79174-3 0  9997

2 62222  53.1580 168.4268 0000737 107.8813 252.2285 15.69739760 94213

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Summary

The STARLINK-11488 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11488, is a satellite belonging to the Starlink V2M series, launched on December 5, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms, manufactured by SPXS. Its shape is described as "Box + pan," and it is part of the Starlink Group 9-14-05 payload mission.

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

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 9-14-05

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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