STARLINK-6210 (56485)

COSPAR: 2023-064AP | Alt Name: Starlink 6210

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STARLINK-6210 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

56485

International Designator

2023-064AP

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:58:13 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

150.99°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

263.81°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6210

Alternative Name

Starlink 6210

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

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Latest TLEs
1 56485U 23064AP  26200.87376993  .00000162  00000+0  21345-4 0  9992
2 56485  70.0002 150.9908 0003094 263.8075  96.2731 14.98329038175545

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Summary
The STARLINK-6210 satellite, also known as Starlink 6210, is a communication satellite part of the Starlink Group 2-9-38 constellation launched on May 10, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 305 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Manufactured by SPXS, the satellite is owned by the same entity and serves communication purposes.

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 2-9-38

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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