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STARLINK-6034 (56324)
COSPAR: 2023-058H | Alt Name: Starlink 6034
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56324
International Designator
2023-058H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:54:55 GMT
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
199.39°
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Argument of Perigee
89.41°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6034
Alternative Name
Starlink 6034
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 56324U 23058H 26200.95480578 .00000427 00000+0 33512-4 0 9994
2 56324 97.2823 199.3928 0002523 89.4141 270.7376 15.05658610177759
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-6034 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-058H) is a Starlink communications spacecraft owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on April 27, 2023, from the AFWTR SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. The satellite weighs 260 kilograms dry with a total launch mass of 300 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities for communication and optical inter-satellite links for data transmission. The propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters, while power generation relies on solar arrays complemented by batteries.
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
260
Launch Mass
300
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 3-5-08
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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