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STARLINK-6337 (56528)
COSPAR: 2023-065AB | Alt Name: Starlink 6337
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 14, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56528
International Designator
2023-065AB
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:11:40 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
190.62°
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Argument of Perigee
267.67°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6337
Alternative Name
Starlink 6337
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 56528U 23065AB 26200.67476977 .00000311 00000+0 20819-4 0 9993
2 56528 43.0008 190.6192 0001027 267.6657 92.4077 15.27573760176747
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-6337 satellite, also known as Starlink 6337, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's (SPXS) Starlink constellation launched on May 14, 2023. It was deployed from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR), specifically Launch Complex 40 (LC40), using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters, equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power supply. It weighs approximately 305 kilograms at launch and 290 kilograms dry mass. Its primary mission is communication through its Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters as propulsion systems to maintain its orbit.
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 5-9-26
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
Map
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