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STARLINK-11333 [DTC] (62273)
COSPAR: 2024-237G | Alt Name: Starlink 11333
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 8, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62273
International Designator
2024-237G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:26:10 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
341.15°
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Argument of Perigee
267.86°
Period
91.67 min
Mean Motion
15.71 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11333 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11333
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 62273U 24237G 26200.72651281 .00099533 00000+0 76982-3 0 9993
2 62273 43.0008 341.1479 0001808 267.8564 92.2097 15.70842640 93818
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-11333 [DTC] or Starlink 11333, was launched on December 8, 2024, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when its components are deployed. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg with a launch mass of 730 kg. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), it forms part of the Starlink Group 12-5-07 payload designed for global internet coverage. The shape of the spacecraft is described as "Box + pan." Ownership and operation are also attributed to SpaceX.
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 12-5-07
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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