STARLINK-6038 (56317)

COSPAR: 2023-058A | Alt Name: Starlink 6038

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 27, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

56317

International Designator

2023-058A

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:38:46 GMT

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Inclination

97.28°

Right Ascension

199.35°

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Argument of Perigee

93.74°

Period

95.64 min

Mean Motion

15.06 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6038

Alternative Name

Starlink 6038

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56317U 23058A   26200.98525977 -.00000185  00000+0 -89037-5 0  9999

2 56317  97.2845 199.3548 0002076  93.7411 266.4054 15.05655313177756

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Summary

STARLINK-6038 is a Starlink satellite launched on April 27, 2023, from Vandenberg Space Force Base's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 2.8 meters in diameter and has a dry mass of 260 kilograms with a total launch mass of 300 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link communications, solar arrays for power generation, and krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) for communication purposes as part of the Starlink Group 3-5-01 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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.2

Diameter

2.8

Span

Dry Mass

260

Launch Mass

300

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 3-5-01

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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