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STARLINK-6311 (56537)
COSPAR: 2023-065AL | Alt Name: Starlink 6311
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 14, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56537
International Designator
2023-065AL
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:35:30 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
201.22°
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Argument of Perigee
268.91°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6311
Alternative Name
Starlink 6311
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 56537U 23065AL 26200.69132117 .00000051 00000+0 11381-4 0 9995
2 56537 43.0014 201.2191 0000969 268.9092 91.1648 15.27574681176623
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6311 is a communication satellite operated by SPXS and part of the Starlink Group 5-9-35 constellation. Launched on May 14, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. STARLINK-6311 uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box plus pan shape.
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 5-9-35
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
Next Pass
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