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STARLINK-6344 (56520)
COSPAR: 2023-065T | Alt Name: Starlink 6344
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 14, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56520
International Designator
2023-065T
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:03:07 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
187.18°
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Argument of Perigee
267.05°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6344
Alternative Name
Starlink 6344
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 56520U 23065T 26200.66883748 -.00000042 00000+0 79860-5 0 9995
2 56520 43.0020 187.1791 0001110 267.0523 93.0201 15.27576368176785
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-6344 satellite, also known as Starlink 6344, is part of the Starlink Group 5-9-18 communication constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on May 14, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, with a span of 9 meters. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 290 kilograms. The spacecraft is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities, an optical inter-satellite link, krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation.
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 5-9-18
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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