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STARLINK-6292 (56775)
COSPAR: 2023-078J | Alt Name: Starlink 6292
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56775
International Designator
2023-078J
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:55:40 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
330.80°
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Argument of Perigee
268.50°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6292
Alternative Name
Starlink 6292
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 56775U 23078J 26201.08033038 -.00000410 00000+0 -26573-4 0 9999
2 56775 70.0005 330.7956 0003081 268.5049 91.5757 14.98332672173496
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-6292 satellite, also known as Starlink 6292, is an American communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on May 31, 2023, from the Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters, likely due to its solar arrays or deployable structures. Starlink-6292 weighs around 305 kilograms at launch and is primarily powered by solar arrays and batteries. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and features an optical inter-satellite link as well as Krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. The satellite's mission focuses on providing global communication services, contributing to the Starlink Group 2-10-09 constellation managed by SpaceX.
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 2-10-09
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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