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STARLINK-11491 [DTC] (62269)
COSPAR: 2024-237C | Alt Name: Starlink 11491
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![STARLINK-11491 [DTC] Satellite Image](/images/sat/starlink.jpg)
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 8, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62269
International Designator
2024-237C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:56:34 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
340.42°
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Argument of Perigee
278.97°
Period
91.67 min
Mean Motion
15.71 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11491 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11491
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 62269U 24237C 26200.74762557 .00103274 00000+0 79870-3 0 9996
2 62269 42.9967 340.4215 0000761 278.9725 81.1056 15.70830259 93820
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-11491 [DTC] satellite, also known as Starlink 11491, is a member of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on December 8, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters. It weighs 700 kilograms when dry and had a launch mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite is shaped like a box with panels and is designated for the Starlink Group 12-5-03 payload mission. It was manufactured by SpaceX and is owned by SpaceX as well, with its purpose being part of the Starlink internet constellation.
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 12-5-03
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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