STARLINK-6285 (56405)

COSPAR: 2023-061AH | Alt Name: Starlink 6285

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 4, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

56405

International Designator

2023-061AH

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:15:58 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

163.71°

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Argument of Perigee

266.50°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6285

Alternative Name

Starlink 6285

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 56405U 23061AH  26200.30275594  .00000822  00000+0  39410-4 0  9999

2 56405  43.0021 163.7137 0001657 266.5028  93.5634 15.27575114177001

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Summary

The Starlink-6285 satellite, also known as STARLINK-6285 and Alt Name: Starlink 6285, is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on May 4, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link for data transfer between satellites. Its propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters, while its power supply comes from solar arrays and 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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.2

Diameter

2.8

Span

Dry Mass

290

Launch Mass

305

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 5-6-32

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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