Jonathan's Space Report
Jonathan's Space Report is a comprehensive resource for space launch and satellite data, compiled by astrophysicist Dr. Jonathan McDowell.
Launch Date
January 10, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
62561
International Designator
2025-006H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:58:44 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
62.16°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
257.59°
Period
91.67 min
Mean Motion
15.71 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Name
STARLINK-11451 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11451
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
1 62561U 25006H 26200.99912142 .00101683 00000+0 78612-3 0 9995
2 62561 43.0013 62.1626 0003277 257.5899 102.4602 15.70840399 87411
Source: Celestrak
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
Payload
Starlink Group 12-12-08
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
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