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STARLINK-6282 (56407)
COSPAR: 2023-061AK | Alt Name: Starlink 6282
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 4, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56407
International Designator
2023-061AK
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:04:00 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
164.19°
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Argument of Perigee
270.42°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6282
Alternative Name
Starlink 6282
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 56407U 23061AK 26200.25278826 -.00000048 00000+0 77663-5 0 9990
2 56407 43.0016 164.1944 0001142 270.4179 89.6541 15.27576145176993
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6282 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation, identified by NORAD catalog ID 56407 and object ID 2023-061AK. It was launched on May 4, 2023, from the AFSATRR Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. With a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg, it is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for high-speed data transmission. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for its motor system and solar arrays along with batteries to provide power. Its shape consists of a box structure plus a pan configuration.
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 5-6-34
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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