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STARLINK-11515 [DTC] (62556)
COSPAR: 2025-006C | Alt Name: Starlink 11515
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 10, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62556
International Designator
2025-006C
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:52:16 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
62.47°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
339.47°
Period
91.66 min
Mean Motion
15.71 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11515 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11515
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 62556U 25006C 26201.03630117 .00119875 00000+0 92005-3 0 9998
2 62556 43.0034 62.4680 0002992 339.4726 20.6021 15.70946853 87411
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-11515 [DTC] or Starlink 11515 is a Starlink V2M spacecraft owned and manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on January 10, 2025, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters, indicating it likely deploys solar panels or antennas for operation. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and was launched at a total mass of 730 kg. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan," suggesting it consists of a box-shaped body with some additional paneling or appendages. No specific mission details, purpose, or equipment are listed for this satellite.
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 12-12-03
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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