Space Brief 22 Oct 2024
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STARLINK-6327 (56522)
COSPAR: 2023-065V | Alt Name: Starlink 6327
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 14, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56522
International Designator
2023-065V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:47:26 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
189.43°
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Argument of Perigee
279.91°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6327
Alternative Name
Starlink 6327
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 56522U 23065V 26200.28294416 -.00000431 00000+0 -61504-5 0 9992
2 56522 43.0014 189.4323 0001319 279.9095 80.1607 15.27573024176720
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6327 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on May 14, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 290 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite link, and Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. STARLINK-6327 is part of the Starlink Group 5-9-20 constellation and has a box shape with an antenna panel. The satellite's mission is to provide communication services.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-9-20
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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