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STARLINK-6058 (56797)
COSPAR: 2023-078AG | Alt Name: Starlink 6058
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56797
International Designator
2023-078AG
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:01:45 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
11.54°
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Argument of Perigee
264.46°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6058
Alternative Name
Starlink 6058
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 56797U 23078AG 26200.79289310 -.00000036 00000+0 48117-5 0 9998
2 56797 70.0004 11.5450 0002934 264.4590 95.6235 14.98329508172460
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6058 is a Starlink satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX) for communication purposes. Launched on May 31, 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. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch and 290 kilograms dry, featuring solar arrays and batteries for power, krypton ion thrusters as its motor, and a box with panel shape. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication.
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 2-10-31
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
Map
Next Pass
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