STARLINK-11435 [DTC] (62891)

COSPAR: 2025-024N | Alt Name: Starlink 11435

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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

62891

International Designator

2025-024N

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:13:27 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

105.75°

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Argument of Perigee

207.30°

Period

91.67 min

Mean Motion

15.71 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-11435 [DTC]

Alternative Name

Starlink 11435

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 62891U 25024N   26200.75934818  .00144189  00000+0  11036-2 0  9993

2 62891  42.9974 105.7462 0001370 207.2998 152.7798 15.70930952 84233

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-11435 [DTC], also known as Starlink 11435, is a part of the Starlink V2M bus series launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on February 4, 2025, from AFETR launch site. It has dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters, indicating it likely includes deployable solar panels or antennas. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kilograms and its launch mass was 730 kilograms. Its purpose is to be part of the Starlink Group 12-3-13 payload, contributing to SpaceX’s broadband internet constellation. The satellite has a box plus pan shape but specific details about its power source, mission, or equipment are not provided in the data given.

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 12-3-13

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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