STARLINK-11661 (63676)

COSPAR: 2025-085N | Alt Name: N/A

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 28, 2025

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

63676

International Designator

2025-085N

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:03:34 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

206.37°

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Argument of Perigee

234.04°

Period

91.66 min

Mean Motion

15.71 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-11661

Alternative Name

N/A

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 63676U 25085N   26200.04415375  .00161841  00000+0  12333-2 0  9991

2 63676  42.9998 206.3689 0001673 234.0404 126.0308 15.70975707 71555

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Summary

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

29.0

Dry Mass

910

Launch Mass

960

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 12-23-13

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

SPXS

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Starlink V2MD

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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