STARLINK-11500 [DTC] (62472)

COSPAR: 2024-254L | Alt Name: Starlink 11500

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 31, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

62472

International Designator

2024-254L

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:05:22 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

144.40°

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Argument of Perigee

246.10°

Period

91.67 min

Mean Motion

15.71 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-11500 [DTC]

Alternative Name

Starlink 11500

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 62472U 24254L   26201.12873031  .00107970  00000+0  83237-3 0  9993

2 62472  43.0002 144.3952 0001196 246.1019 113.9723 15.70887877 89708

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-11500 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11500, is a Starlink V2M model launched on December 31, 2024. It was manufactured by SPXS and belongs to the Starlink Group 12-6-11 payload group. Launched from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans up to 29 meters. It weighs approximately 730 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan design but lacks detailed information on its mission purpose, equipment, power systems, or major events.

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

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 12-6-11

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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