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STARLINK-6088 (56098)
COSPAR: 2023-046F | Alt Name: Starlink 6088
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 29, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56098
International Designator
2023-046F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:50:01 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
138.39°
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Argument of Perigee
260.32°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6088
Alternative Name
Starlink 6088
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 56098U 23046F 26200.24307208 .00000215 00000+0 17346-4 0 9991
2 56098 43.0018 138.3863 0001282 260.3227 99.7480 15.27576701182147
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-6088 satellite, also known as Starlink 6088, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on March 29, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters when deployed. With a dry mass of 290 kilograms, it had an initial launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The primary purpose of STARLINK-6088 is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 5-10-06 mission constellation.
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
0.2
Diameter
2.8
Span
9
Dry Mass
290
Launch Mass
305
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
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Visual Magnitude
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Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-10-06
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Krypton ion thrusters
Equipment
Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite link
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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