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STARLINK-11477 [DTC] (62471)
COSPAR: 2024-254K | Alt Name: Starlink 11477
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![STARLINK-11477 [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
62471
International Designator
2024-254K
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:06:46 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
145.97°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
239.95°
Period
91.66 min
Mean Motion
15.71 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11477 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11477
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 62471U 24254K 26200.87970426 .00191983 00000+0 14583-2 0 9993
2 62471 43.0007 145.9728 0001584 239.9496 120.1214 15.70955470 90184
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-11477 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11477, is a part of the Starlink Group 12-6-10 and was launched on December 31, 2024, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a BUS type of Starlink V2M with a configuration that remains unspecified. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when fully deployed. It weighs approximately 700 kilograms dry and 730 kilograms at launch. The satellite is owned by SPXS (SpaceX) and its shape is described as a box with a pan attachment. Additional details about the equipment, mission purpose, power source, or transmitter frequencies are not provided in the available data.
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 12-6-10
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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