Starlink 17-40 Adds 24 Sats from Vandenberg | KeepTrack X Report
SpaceX's Starlink 17-40 mission launches 24 satellites from Vandenberg SFB at 7:36 a.m. PDT, expanding the 10,705-satellite constellation.
STARLINK-6290 (57328)
COSPAR: 2023-099A | Alt Name: Starlink 6290
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 16, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57328
International Designator
2023-099A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:20:44 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
229.73°
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Argument of Perigee
294.74°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6290
Alternative Name
Starlink 6290
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 57328U 23099A 26200.13939999 .00000372 00000+0 23076-4 0 9993
2 57328 43.0037 229.7314 0002853 294.7414 65.3141 15.27575958167098
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-6290 satellite, also known as Starlink 6290, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and launched on July 16, 2023, from LC40 at the AFETR site using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, it has a span of 9 meters. The satellite carries a Ku/Ka-band payload with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes and is equipped with krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Power generation relies on solar arrays and batteries. Its dry mass is recorded at 290 kg, while the launch mass was 305 kg. The satellite's shape is described as a box with an additional pan configuration. It belongs to the Starlink Group 5-15-01 payload group and operates under the ownership of SPXS for communication missions.
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 5-15-01
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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