STARLINK-11416 [DTC] (62594)

COSPAR: 2025-008H | Alt Name: Starlink 11416

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 13, 2025

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

62594

International Designator

2025-008H

Decay Date

7/7/2026

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-11416 [DTC]

Alternative Name

Starlink 11416

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The STARLINK-11416 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11416, is a satellite belonging to the Starlink V2M bus type and part of the Starlink Group 12-4-08 payload launched by SpaceX (SPXS). It was deployed on January 13, 2025, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, with an operational span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is recorded at 700 kilograms while its launch mass was 730 kilograms. The spacecraft features a box plus panel shape but does not specify details regarding power supply, equipment, mission purpose, or major events during operation.

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 12-4-08

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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