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STARLINK-6254 (57090)
COSPAR: 2023-088AU | Alt Name: Starlink 6254
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57090
International Designator
2023-088AU
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:53:27 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
70.28°
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Argument of Perigee
257.75°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6254
Alternative Name
Starlink 6254
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 57090U 23088AU 26200.70379558 -.00007321 00000+0 -25656-3 0 9997
2 57090 43.0042 70.2806 0001453 257.7487 102.3202 15.27604084170692
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite designated STARLINK-6254 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-088AU) is a Starlink communication satellite launched by SpaceX on June 22, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 305 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. It is part of the Starlink Group 5-7-43 constellation designed to provide 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 5-7-43
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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