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STARLINK-6277 (56399)
COSPAR: 2023-061AB | Alt Name: Starlink 6277
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 4, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56399
International Designator
2023-061AB
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:55:37 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
163.61°
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Argument of Perigee
285.14°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6277
Alternative Name
Starlink 6277
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 56399U 23061AB 26200.28862789 -.00000215 00000+0 17185-5 0 9999
2 56399 43.0101 163.6114 0000845 285.1363 74.9395 15.27566241177001
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6277 is a Starlink satellite, designated as OBJECT_ID 2023-061AB, launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on May 4, 2023, from LC40 at the AFETR launch site using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, it features a box plus pan shape with an operational span of 9 meters. Equipped with Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, it weighs approximately 305 kg at launch and has a dry mass of 290 kg. The satellite's payload includes Ku/Ka-band communication equipment and optical inter-satellite links for data transmission. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries and operates as part of the Starlink Group 5-6-26 constellation, aimed at providing global internet communications.
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 5-6-26
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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