STARLINK-6072 (56806)

COSPAR: 2023-078AR | Alt Name: Starlink 6072

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 31, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

56806

International Designator

2023-078AR

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:19:00 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

331.30°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

266.51°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6072

Alternative Name

Starlink 6072

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 56806U 23078AR  26200.76319977 -.00000196  00000+0 -86268-5 0  9996
2 56806  70.0005 331.2960 0003142 266.5095  93.5704 14.98331023173425

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Summary
The STARLINK-6072 satellite, also known as Starlink 6072, is a communication satellite owned and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on May 31, 2023, from the AFWTR launch site using Falcon 9 at SLC4E. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans up to 9 meters with its arrays deployed. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation, it uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kilograms, while the launch mass was 305 kilograms. Its shape is described as a box with a pan 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.
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 2-10-40

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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