STARLINK-6028 (56818)

COSPAR: 2023-078BD | Alt Name: Starlink 6028

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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

56818

International Designator

2023-078BD

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:49:53 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

11.01°

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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-6028

Alternative Name

Starlink 6028

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56818U 23078BD  26200.86797818  .00000976  00000+0  89605-4 0  9995

2 56818  70.0021  11.0090 0002814 266.9128  93.1709 14.98331432173176

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Summary

STARLINK-6028 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and was launched on May 31, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters, it has a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kilograms, with a total launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, utilizing krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays paired with batteries for power generation. Manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity, STARLINK-6028 operates within the Starlink Group 2-10-52 constellation.

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 2-10-52

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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