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STARLINK-6214 (56480)
COSPAR: 2023-064AJ | Alt Name: Starlink 6214
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NORAD ID
56480
International Designator
2023-064AJ
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
69.99°
Right Ascension
100.95°
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Argument of Perigee
269.77°
Period
93.60 min
Mean Motion
15.38 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6214
Alternative Name
Starlink 6214
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 56480U 23064AJ 26201.25004630 .00046207 00000+0 12129-2 0 9994
2 56480 69.9901 100.9498 0003444 269.7718 213.1332 15.38396049 5889
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6214, also known as Starlink 6214, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). 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 and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, and it weighs 305 kilograms at launch. It features Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and is equipped with krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its shape is described as a box with a pan configuration, and it serves the mission of providing communication services.
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
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 2-9-33
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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