STARLINK-6211 (57059)

COSPAR: 2023-088M | Alt Name: Starlink 6211

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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

57059

International Designator

2023-088M

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:47:07 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

88.56°

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Argument of Perigee

309.28°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6211

Alternative Name

Starlink 6211

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57059U 23088M   26200.03272140  .00001990  00000+0  81816-4 0  9992

2 57059  43.0017  88.5559 0001565 309.2769  50.7944 15.27576534170424

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Summary

The STARLINK-6211 satellite, also known as Starlink 6211, is part of the Starlink group and was launched on June 22, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a shape described as "Box + pan," with dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kg and it was launched at a mass of 305 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power and krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The mission and purpose of this satellite are for communication, and it is owned by SpaceX (SPXS).

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 5-7-12

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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