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STARLINK-11457 (62919)
COSPAR: 2025-027N | Alt Name: Starlink 11457
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 8, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62919
International Designator
2025-027N
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:54:41 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
268.31°
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Argument of Perigee
282.81°
Period
91.67 min
Mean Motion
15.71 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-11457
Alternative Name
Starlink 11457
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 62919U 25027N 26201.24631705 .00112759 00000+0 86975-3 0 9994
2 62919 42.9985 268.3107 0002505 282.8121 77.2467 15.70855221 84000
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite with NORAD_CAT_ID 62919, known alternatively as Starlink 11457, is a Starlink V2M spacecraft manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on February 8, 2025, from an unspecified launch site and reached a stable orbit at approximately 20:47 UTC on the same day. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and has a span of 29 meters, featuring a box-shaped body with a pan configuration. It carries part of the Starlink Group 12-9-13 payload and has a launch mass of 730 kilograms, with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. No specific information is provided on its power source or equipment details.
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 12-9-13
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
Map
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