10 Surprising Facts About SpaceX
Discover lesser-known aspects of SpaceX's history, achievements, and innovations that have shaped the commercial space industry over the past two decades.
STARLINK-11520 [DTC] (62834)
COSPAR: 2025-019F | Alt Name: Starlink 11520
Image
![STARLINK-11520 [DTC] Satellite Image](/images/sat/starlink.jpg)
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
January 27, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62834
International Designator
2025-019F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:57:48 GMT
Apogee
Calculating...
Perigee
Calculating...
Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
232.02°
Eccentricity
Calculating...
Argument of Perigee
238.91°
Period
91.67 min
Mean Motion
15.71 rev/day
Latitude
Calculating...
Longitude
Calculating...
Altitude
Calculating...
Velocity
Calculating...
Polar Plot
3D Visualization
Explore in the Catalog
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11520 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11520
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 62834U 25019F 26200.37347476 .00117796 00000+0 90491-3 0 9997
2 62834 42.9983 232.0164 0001261 238.9113 121.1630 15.70935686 84607
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-11520 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11520, is a Starlink V2M model launched on January 27, 2025, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans up to 29 meters, possibly due to its solar panels or antennas. Its shape is described as "Box + pan," indicating it has a box-like body with additional components like solar panels or communication arrays attached. The satellite was manufactured by SPXS and is owned by the same entity. It belongs to the Starlink Group 12-7-06 payload.
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 12-7-06
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
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
Satellite Articles
View All Posts »Learn more about satellites and other related topics.
X Report 15 Jun 2025
SpaceX explores new horizons with Starship's point-to-point travel announcement and reports significant Starlink deployment progress.
Kratos Wins $446M Space Force Missile-Warning Contract | KeepTrack Space Brief
Kratos Defense awarded $446M Space Force contract for RMWT missile-warning ground systems. Rocket Lab secures $190M Pentagon deal for 20 hypersonic test flights.
X Report 10 Mar 2025
SpaceX plans first Starship launch from Florida, and prepares for NASA’s SPHEREx and PUNCH missions from Vandenberg.
SpaceX Deploys 21 Military Data-Relay Satellites for SDA, Space Brief 17 Jul 2026
SpaceX launched 21 York Space Systems satellites for Space Development Agency's Tranche 1 Transport Layer, bringing SDA's military data-relay constellation to roughly half its planned size.
X Report 26 Apr 2025
SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites and discusses upcoming business strategies, while T-Mobile slashes Starlink cellular prices.
Shimizu's Luna Ring - The Plan to Wrap the Moon in Solar Panels
A 220-year-old Japanese construction company wants to build an 11,000-kilometer belt of solar cells around the lunar equator and beam the power back to Earth. The physics checks out. Everything else is another story.
Starlink Restrictions Disrupt Russian Battlefield Communications | KeepTrack Space Brief
Starlink restrictions reportedly hit Moscow's drone coordination and frontline comms. SpaceX and xAI enter Pentagon's $100M drone contest. Sentinel ICBM to clear key review this year.