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STARLINK-6237 (57055)
COSPAR: 2023-088H | Alt Name: Starlink 6237
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NORAD ID
57055
International Designator
2023-088H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:54:35 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
86.80°
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Argument of Perigee
224.47°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6237
Alternative Name
Starlink 6237
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 57055U 23088H 26200.37123993 -.00001011 00000+0 -27240-4 0 9993
2 57055 43.0020 86.8029 0001710 224.4673 135.6042 15.27567081170475
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6237, also known as Starlink 6237, is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on June 22, 2023, from the AFWTR SLC4E pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite's dry mass is 290 kilograms, with a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and is propelled by Krypton ion thrusters. The spacecraft is part of the Starlink Group 5-7-08 constellation and was successfully stabilized on June 22, 2023.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-7-08
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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