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STARLINK-6267 (56400)
COSPAR: 2023-061AC | Alt Name: Starlink 6267
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 4, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56400
International Designator
2023-061AC
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:12:16 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
163.70°
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Argument of Perigee
276.52°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6267
Alternative Name
Starlink 6267
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 56400U 23061AC 26200.30018838 -.00000542 00000+0 -10173-4 0 9996
2 56400 43.0028 163.6993 0001734 276.5211 83.5443 15.27581340177008
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-6267 satellite, also known as Starlink 6267, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and owned by the same entity. Launched on May 4, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this Starlink satellite has a dry mass of 290 kg and was launched with a total mass of 305 kg. The satellite's dimensions are approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and its solar arrays span 9 meters. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while propulsion comes from Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration and serves the mission of enhancing global communication networks.
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 5-6-27
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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