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STARLINK-6036 (56800)
COSPAR: 2023-078AK | Alt Name: Starlink 6036
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56800
International Designator
2023-078AK
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:31:42 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
11.48°
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Argument of Perigee
269.72°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6036
Alternative Name
Starlink 6036
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 56800U 23078AK 26200.77202287 .00000107 00000+0 16730-4 0 9992
2 56800 70.0004 11.4757 0002883 269.7234 90.3595 14.98331936172469
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-6036 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-078AK) is a Starlink communication spacecraft launched on May 31, 2023, from the AFWTR launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms, equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), the satellite operates in a box plus pan shape configuration.
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 2-10-34
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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