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STARLINK-6259 (57089)
COSPAR: 2023-088AT | Alt Name: Starlink 6259
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NORAD ID
57089
International Designator
2023-088AT
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:23:56 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
74.82°
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Argument of Perigee
261.41°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6259
Alternative Name
Starlink 6259
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 57089U 23088AT 26199.93329645 .00000370 00000+0 22963-4 0 9993
2 57089 43.0020 74.8172 0001375 261.4077 98.6619 15.27576232170571
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-6259 satellite, also known as Starlink 6259, is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on June 22, 2023, from the AFWTR SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when deployed. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, with a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite employs krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system to maintain its orbit. It was launched as part of the Starlink Group 5-7-42 constellation mission with a primary objective of providing global communication services.
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 5-7-42
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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