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STARLINK-11556 [DTC] (62838)
COSPAR: 2025-019K | Alt Name: Starlink 11556
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 27, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62838
International Designator
2025-019K
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:02:14 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
231.26°
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Argument of Perigee
323.75°
Period
91.67 min
Mean Motion
15.71 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11556 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11556
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 62838U 25019K 26200.50155769 .00141305 00000+0 10861-2 0 9993
2 62838 43.0001 231.2567 0001075 323.7454 36.3341 15.70839309 84618
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, identified by NORAD CAT ID 62838 and OBJECT ID 2025-019K, was launched on January 27, 2025, from LC40 at AFETR 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 the presence of deployable structures such as solar panels or antennas. Its dry mass is 700 kg and it had a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan," suggesting a main body with additional appendages. It was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and belongs to the Starlink Group 12-7-10 payload, part of the broader Starlink constellation owned by SpaceX. No specific mission details are provided in the data.
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 12-7-10
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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