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STARLINK-6301 (56392)
COSPAR: 2023-061U | Alt Name: Starlink 6301
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 4, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56392
International Designator
2023-061U
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:56:39 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
162.37°
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Argument of Perigee
261.87°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6301
Alternative Name
Starlink 6301
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 56392U 23061U 26200.58101148 .00000649 00000+0 33114-4 0 9999
2 56392 43.0016 162.3669 0001268 261.8704 98.2004 15.27574085177045
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-6301 satellite, also known as Starlink 6301, is part of the Starlink Group 5-6-19 and was launched on May 4, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), this communication satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters, equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. The spacecraft has a launch mass of 305 kg and a dry mass of 290 kg, powered by solar arrays and batteries. It uses Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system and is operated in the name of SpaceX for communication purposes.
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 5-6-19
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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