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STARLINK-11505 [DTC] (62469)
COSPAR: 2024-254H | Alt Name: Starlink 11505
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![STARLINK-11505 [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
62469
International Designator
2024-254H
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:52:12 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
144.10°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
263.97°
Period
91.66 min
Mean Motion
15.71 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11505 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11505
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 62469U 24254H 26201.20292697 .00133814 00000+0 10248-2 0 9998
2 62469 43.0040 144.1004 0003186 263.9684 96.0821 15.70947584 90230
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-11505 [DTC] or Starlink 11505 is a Starlink V2M model launched on December 31, 2024, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, it has a span of 29 meters and was manufactured by SPXS. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kilograms with a launch mass of 730 kilograms. It belongs to the Starlink Group 12-6-08 payload and has a box plus panel shape design. Its primary owner and manufacturer are SpaceX (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 12-6-08
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
Map
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