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STARLINK-11518 [DTC] (62462)
COSPAR: 2024-254A | Alt Name: Starlink 11518
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![STARLINK-11518 [DTC] Satellite Image](/images/sat/starlink.jpg)
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 31, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62462
International Designator
2024-254A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:20:47 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
150.53°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
274.28°
Period
91.67 min
Mean Motion
15.71 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11518 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11518
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 62462U 24254A 26200.22276875 .00163275 00000+0 12501-2 0 9990
2 62462 42.9999 150.5340 0001416 274.2836 85.7870 15.70859307 90094
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-11518 [DTC] satellite, also known as Starlink 11518, is a Starlink V2M spacecraft manufactured by SPXS and launched on December 31, 2024, from LC39A at AFETR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters, resembling a box shape with a pan. The satellite weighs 700 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 730 kilograms. It is part of the Starlink Group 12-6-01 payload and operates under SPXS ownership for purposes related to its mission as part of the broader Starlink 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 12-6-01
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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