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STARLINK-6069 (56804)
COSPAR: 2023-078AP | Alt Name: Starlink 6069
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NORAD ID
56804
International Designator
2023-078AP
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:07:25 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
351.30°
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Argument of Perigee
268.74°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6069
Alternative Name
Starlink 6069
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 56804U 23078AP 26200.79681909 .00000267 00000+0 30137-4 0 9994
2 56804 70.0005 351.2966 0002806 268.7353 91.3484 14.98333533173630
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-6069 satellite, also known as Starlink 6069, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on May 31, 2023, from Vandenberg Space Force Base's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. This communication satellite has dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 290 kilograms in dry mass and 305 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power and krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration. It was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and owned by the same entity, being part of the Starlink Group 2-10-38 payload group.
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 2-10-38
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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