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STARLINK-6198 (56768)
COSPAR: 2023-078B | Alt Name: Starlink 6198
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56768
International Designator
2023-078B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:25:31 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
351.09°
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Argument of Perigee
268.56°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6198
Alternative Name
Starlink 6198
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 56768U 23078B 26200.85105556 .00000281 00000+0 31304-4 0 9992
2 56768 70.0006 351.0941 0002769 268.5630 91.5212 14.98333300172974
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6198 is a Starlink communication satellite, officially designated 2023-078B, owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on May 31, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kilograms with a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, it also features solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite’s shape resembles a box with additional panels. It is part of the Starlink Group 2-10-02 mission aiming to enhance global 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
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 2-10-02
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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