STARLINK-6310 (56533)

COSPAR: 2023-065AG | Alt Name: Starlink 6310

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 14, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

56533

International Designator

2023-065AG

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:04:49 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

174.81°

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Argument of Perigee

254.43°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6310

Alternative Name

Starlink 6310

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56533U 23065AG  26200.29501414 -.00000034  00000+0  82855-5 0  9994

2 56533  43.0003 174.8143 0000536 254.4307 105.6486 15.27576426176897

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Summary

The STARLINK-6310 satellite, also known as Starlink 6310, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation designed for communication purposes. It was launched on May 14, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from Launch Pad LC40. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms, indicating it carries approximately 15 kilograms of propellant or other consumables for operations. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, it utilizes krypton ion thrusters as its motor system for orbital maneuvers. Power is supplied through solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape resembles a box with a pan configuration, and it serves as part of the Starlink Group 5-9-31 mission to enhance global 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.

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 5-9-31

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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