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STARLINK-11471 [DTC] (62225)
COSPAR: 2024-231H | Alt Name: Starlink 11471
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62225
International Designator
2024-231H
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:20:02 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
167.93°
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Argument of Perigee
71.83°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11471 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11471
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 62225U 24231H 26201.18058897 .00113100 00000+0 92481-3 0 9998
2 62225 53.1581 167.9295 0001005 71.8293 288.2835 15.69733605 94225
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-11471 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11471, is a satellite belonging to the Starlink V2M series launched on December 5, 2024, from AFWTR Launch Site, SLC4E pad, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when fully extended. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it weighs 730 kilograms at launch. It was manufactured by SPXS and is part of the Starlink Group 9-14-08 payload mission. The satellite has a box shape with a pan configuration. Ownership of the satellite is held by SPXS.
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 9-14-08
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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