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STARLINK-6067 (56816)
COSPAR: 2023-078BB | Alt Name: Starlink 6067
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56816
International Designator
2023-078BB
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:13:29 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
351.05°
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Argument of Perigee
266.91°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6067
Alternative Name
Starlink 6067
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 56816U 23078BB 26200.84270669 -.00000068 00000+0 21159-5 0 9995
2 56816 70.0011 351.0539 0002930 266.9149 93.1675 14.98330306172978
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6067, also known as Starlink 6067, is a communication satellite built by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on May 31, 2023, from Vandenberg Space Force Base's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters, the satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes along with optical inter-satellite links and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is supplied through solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape consists of a box with a pan configuration, and it operates in support of the Starlink Group 2-10-50 mission, aimed at enhancing global communication networks.
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 2-10-50
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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