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STARLINK-11537 (62911)
COSPAR: 2025-027E | Alt Name: Starlink 11537
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 8, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62911
International Designator
2025-027E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:07:58 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
274.66°
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Argument of Perigee
177.90°
Period
91.67 min
Mean Motion
15.71 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11537
Alternative Name
Starlink 11537
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 62911U 25027E 26200.25553412 .00105420 00000+0 81214-3 0 9992
2 62911 42.9982 274.6620 0000454 177.8969 182.1900 15.70914440 83885
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite with NORAD_CAT_ID 62911 is identified as Starlink V2M (ALT_NAME: Starlink 11537), launched by SPXS on February 8, 2025. It has a box-like shape with panels and measures approximately 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, with a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kilograms, and its launch mass was 730 kilograms. Its mission is part of the Starlink Group 12-9-05 constellation, owned by SPXS. No additional details are provided on its power source, purpose, or major events in its operation.
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 12-9-05
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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