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STARLINK-6244 (56548)
COSPAR: 2023-065AX | Alt Name: Starlink 6244
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 14, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56548
International Designator
2023-065AX
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:57:33 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
201.82°
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Argument of Perigee
269.62°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6244
Alternative Name
Starlink 6244
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 56548U 23065AX 26200.08163550 .00000375 00000+0 23148-4 0 9998
2 56548 43.0013 201.8246 0001361 269.6238 90.4458 15.27576098176566
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-6244 satellite, also known as Starlink 6244, is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on May 14, 2023, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range at Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this communication satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite is propelled by Krypton ion thrusters and its primary purpose is to facilitate communication services as part of the Starlink Group 5-9-46 constellation.
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 5-9-46
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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