STARLINK-6222 (56481)

COSPAR: 2023-064AK | Alt Name: Starlink 6222

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 10, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

56481

International Designator

2023-064AK

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:40:07 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

151.20°

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Argument of Perigee

269.32°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6222

Alternative Name

Starlink 6222

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56481U 23064AK  26200.81953294  .00000085  00000+0  14950-4 0  9995

2 56481  70.0003 151.2038 0003300 269.3204  90.7577 14.98333851175539

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Summary

The STARLINK-6222 satellite, also known as Starlink 6222, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on May 10, 2023, from SLC4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters. Its primary equipment includes Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite link, and Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries. The mission purpose is communication, owned and manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX).

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

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 2-9-34

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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