Starlink Satellite Count Hits 10,087, X Report 22 Mar 2026
How many Starlink satellites are in orbit in 2026? 10,087 working of 10,097 on orbit, 11,612 launched to date, per KeepTrack data.
STARLINK-6227 (57060)
COSPAR: 2023-088N | Alt Name: Starlink 6227
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57060
International Designator
2023-088N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:01:10 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
87.14°
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Argument of Perigee
265.07°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6227
Alternative Name
Starlink 6227
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 57060U 23088N 26200.41747873 .00000742 00000+0 36485-4 0 9992
2 57060 43.0052 87.1373 0001555 265.0662 95.0012 15.27577776170476
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6227 is a communication satellite under the Starlink program, manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on June 22, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. With a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg, it is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, along with solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite employs Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box plus pan shape. It is part of the Starlink Group 5-7-13 constellation for providing global internet coverage.
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 5-7-13
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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