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STARLINK-11419 [DTC] (62883)
COSPAR: 2025-024E | Alt Name: Starlink 11419
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![STARLINK-11419 [DTC] Satellite Image](/images/sat/starlink.jpg)
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 4, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62883
International Designator
2025-024E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:35:14 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
105.54°
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Argument of Perigee
261.62°
Period
91.67 min
Mean Motion
15.71 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11419 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11419
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 62883U 25024E 26200.73280211 .00024280 00000+0 19204-3 0 9998
2 62883 43.0016 105.5390 0001365 261.6157 98.4556 15.70855520 84231
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-11419 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11419, is a member of the Starlink V2M series manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on February 4, 2025, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (AFETR) with a launch mass of 730 kilograms and a dry mass of 700 kilograms. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when its components are extended. It is part of the Starlink Group 12-3-05 payload and its shape can be described as a box with a pan configuration. The ownership and manufacturer are both SpaceX.
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 12-3-05
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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