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STARLINK-6271 (56397)
COSPAR: 2023-061Z | Alt Name: Starlink 6271
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 4, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56397
International Designator
2023-061Z
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:20:40 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
164.28°
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Argument of Perigee
292.78°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6271
Alternative Name
Starlink 6271
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 56397U 23061Z 26200.26435552 -.00000027 00000+0 85217-5 0 9991
2 56397 43.0007 164.2838 0000751 292.7835 67.2937 15.27573656176990
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6271, also known as Starlink 6271, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and was launched on May 4, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. It weighs about 290 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and optical inter-satellite links, it uses Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system and relies on solar panels along with batteries for power. The satellite is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and forms part of the Starlink Group 5-6-24 constellation aimed at providing global internet coverage.
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
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-6-24
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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