STARLINK-6293 (57354)

COSPAR: 2023-099AC | Alt Name: Starlink 6293

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 16, 2023

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57354

International Designator

2023-099AC

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:16:22 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

218.21°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

274.38°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6293

Alternative Name

Starlink 6293

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 57354U 23099AC  26200.34470823 -.00000267  00000+0 -17813-6 0  9990
2 57354  43.0005 218.2112 0000979 274.3839  85.6901 15.27575164166337

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Summary
The STARLINK-6293 satellite, also known as Starlink 6293, is owned and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on July 16, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans up to 9 meters when deployed. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, with a total launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it also features krypton ion thrusters as its motor system and utilizes solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. This satellite falls under the Starlink Group 5-15-27 constellation and serves a communication mission.

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 5-15-27

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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