STARLINK-11566 (62914)

COSPAR: 2025-027H | Alt Name: Starlink 11566

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 8, 2025

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

62914

International Designator

2025-027H

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:24:18 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

269.04°

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Argument of Perigee

281.70°

Period

91.67 min

Mean Motion

15.71 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-11566

Alternative Name

Starlink 11566

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 62914U 25027H   26201.22521028  .00095650  00000+0  73915-3 0  9993

2 62914  42.9981 269.0416 0001029 281.6990  78.3762 15.70879372 84039

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Summary

The satellite, designated by NORAD as 62914 and known as Starlink 11566, is a component of the Starlink V2M constellation manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on February 8, 2025, with a launch mass of 730 kg and has a dry mass of 700 kg. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when fully deployed. Its structure consists of a box shape with a pan configuration. It is owned by SPXS and part of the Starlink Group 12-9-08 payload, aimed at providing internet connectivity as part of SpaceX's broader satellite constellation program.

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 12-9-08

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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