STARLINK-6308 (56534)

COSPAR: 2023-065AH | Alt Name: Starlink 6308

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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

56534

International Designator

2023-065AH

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:21:30 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

173.10°

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Argument of Perigee

285.78°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6308

Alternative Name

Starlink 6308

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56534U 23065AH  26200.63993265 -.00000145  00000+0  42602-5 0  9991

2 56534  43.0022 173.1045 0001091 285.7780  74.2952 15.27575144176942

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Summary

STARLINK-6308, also known as Starlink 6308, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on May 14, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms with a launch mass of 305 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It utilizes krypton ion thrusters as its motor system and generates power through solar arrays and batteries.

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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 5-9-32

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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