STARLINK-6217 (57058)

COSPAR: 2023-088L | Alt Name: Starlink 6217

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 22, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57058

International Designator

2023-088L

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:45:17 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

88.56°

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Argument of Perigee

269.31°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6217

Alternative Name

Starlink 6217

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57058U 23088L   26200.03144699 -.00000080  00000+0  66375-5 0  9992

2 57058  43.0030  88.5570 0001407 269.3142  90.7548 15.27581570170427

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Summary

The Starlink-6217 satellite, also known as Starlink 6217, is an American communication satellite designed by SpaceX and launched on June 22, 2023, from the Vandenberg Space Launch Complex SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and 9 meters in span with a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. It harnesses solar arrays and batteries for power supply, and its shape resembles a box with panels.

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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 5-7-11

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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