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STARLINK-6253 (57083)
COSPAR: 2023-088AM | Alt Name: Starlink 6253
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57083
International Designator
2023-088AM
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:14:46 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
74.53°
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Argument of Perigee
250.53°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6253
Alternative Name
Starlink 6253
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 57083U 23088AM 26200.01026411 .00000459 00000+0 26219-4 0 9990
2 57083 43.0023 74.5308 0000836 250.5250 109.5511 15.27569254170589
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6253, also known as Starlink 6253, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on June 22, 2023, from Vandenberg Space Force Base using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes and is equipped with krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Its power source consists of solar arrays and batteries. The satellite weighs approximately 305 kg at launch, reducing to a dry mass of 290 kg. It belongs to the Starlink Group 5-7-36 constellation and serves for communication purposes in orbit.
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 5-7-36
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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