STARLINK-11514 [DTC] (62514)

COSPAR: 2025-004D | Alt Name: Starlink 11514

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 8, 2025

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

62514

International Designator

2025-004D

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:12:04 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

354.07°

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Argument of Perigee

262.87°

Period

91.67 min

Mean Motion

15.71 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-11514 [DTC]

Alternative Name

Starlink 11514

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 62514U 25004D   26200.84171360  .00126484  00000+0  97394-3 0  9998

2 62514  43.0013 354.0706 0002602 262.8659  97.1912 15.70846652 87990

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-11514 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11514, is a part of the Starlink V2M series manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on January 8, 2025, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters, suggesting it likely includes deployable solar panels or antennas. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms while its launch mass was 730 kilograms. It operates as part of the Starlink Group 12-11-04 payload and has a box plus panel shape design.

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 12-11-04

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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