STARLINK-11438 [DTC] (62888)

COSPAR: 2025-024K | Alt Name: Starlink 11438

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 4, 2025

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

62888

International Designator

2025-024K

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:15:19 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

103.07°

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Argument of Perigee

283.45°

Period

91.67 min

Mean Motion

15.71 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-11438 [DTC]

Alternative Name

Starlink 11438

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 62888U 25024K   26201.09397766  .00134819  00000+0  10366-2 0  9996

2 62888  43.0007 103.0720 0001224 283.4481  76.6250 15.70854040 84293

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Summary

The satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 62888 and OBJECT ID 2025-024K is a Starlink V2M spacecraft operated by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on February 4, 2025, from the AFETR launch site. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg, with an initial launch mass of 730 kg. It is part of the Starlink Group 12-3-10 payload and has a box plus pan shape design. The satellite's operational details such as its power supply, purpose, and major events are not provided in the given 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.

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 12-3-10

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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