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STARLINK-6054 (56465)
COSPAR: 2023-064T | Alt Name: Starlink 6054
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56465
International Designator
2023-064T
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:04:24 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
130.37°
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Argument of Perigee
267.39°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6054
Alternative Name
Starlink 6054
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 56465U 23064T 26201.12806096 .00000124 00000+0 18161-4 0 9991
2 56465 70.0005 130.3737 0003158 267.3933 92.6864 14.98329969176070
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-6054 satellite, also known as Starlink 6054, is owned by SPXS (SpaceX) and operates for communication purposes. It was launched on May 10, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, with a total launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it also features krypton ion thrusters as its motor system for propulsion. The satellite's power comes from solar arrays and batteries. It is designed in the shape of a box with a pan configuration and is part of the Starlink Group 2-9-18 payload mission.
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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 2-9-18
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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