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STARLINK-6247 (57086)
COSPAR: 2023-088AQ | Alt Name: Starlink 6247
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57086
International Designator
2023-088AQ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:34:05 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
74.09°
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Argument of Perigee
241.17°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6247
Alternative Name
Starlink 6247
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 57086U 23088AQ 26200.06533875 .00007274 00000+0 27347-3 0 9999
2 57086 43.0016 74.0931 0001426 241.1677 118.9031 15.27592648170591
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6247 is a Starlink communication satellite launched on June 22, 2023, from AFWTR Launch Complex SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and launched with a mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan, and it belongs to 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.
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 5-7-39
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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