STARLINK-6059 (56814)

COSPAR: 2023-078AZ | Alt Name: Starlink 6059

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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

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

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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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.2

Diameter

2.8

Span

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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