STARLINK-6054 (56465)

COSPAR: 2023-064T | Alt Name: Starlink 6054

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STARLINK-6054 Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 10, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

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°

Eccentricity

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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

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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.
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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