STARLINK-6257 (57088)

COSPAR: 2023-088AS | Alt Name: Starlink 6257

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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

57088

International Designator

2023-088AS

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:56:17 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

72.64°

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Argument of Perigee

250.44°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6257

Alternative Name

Starlink 6257

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57088U 23088AS  26200.33075382 -.00000596  00000+0 -12135-4 0  9997

2 57088  43.0029  72.6419 0001573 250.4430 109.6251 15.27568241170633

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Summary

The STARLINK-6257 satellite, also known as Starlink 6257, is owned and operated by SPXS (SpaceX) for communication purposes. Launched on June 22, 2023, from AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle at SLC4E, it has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities, an optical inter-satellite link, and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power generation comes from solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with a pan configuration, and it falls under the Starlink Group 5-7-41 constellation.

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 5-7-41

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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