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STARLINK-6059 (56814)
COSPAR: 2023-078AZ | Alt Name: Starlink 6059
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NORAD ID
56814
International Designator
2023-078AZ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:25:46 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
11.21°
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Argument of Perigee
263.86°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6059
Alternative Name
Starlink 6059
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 56814U 23078AZ 26200.80956536 .00000090 00000+0 15376-4 0 9990
2 56814 70.0006 11.2063 0002788 263.8607 96.2235 14.98328045172471
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-6059 satellite, also known as Starlink 6059, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation owned by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on May 31, 2023, from Vandenberg Space Force Base's SLC4E pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kg, while its launch mass was 305 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities for communication purposes and features an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite's power system includes solar arrays and batteries, and it utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. 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.
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 2-10-48
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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