X Report 2 Feb 2025
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STARLINK-6265 (56557)
COSPAR: 2023-065BG | Alt Name: Starlink 6265
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 14, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56557
International Designator
2023-065BG
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:11:21 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
197.99°
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Argument of Perigee
280.59°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6265
Alternative Name
Starlink 6265
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 56557U 23065BG 26200.71622480 .00000483 00000+0 27089-4 0 9998
2 56557 43.0047 197.9871 0001637 280.5932 79.4735 15.27575915176664
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-6265 satellite, also known as Starlink 6265, is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS) for communication purposes. Launched on May 14, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a length of 0.2 meters, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 305 kg at launch with a dry mass of 290 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering in orbit. The satellite's design includes a box shape with a pan configuration, indicating its deployment mechanisms for antennas or solar panels.
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 5-9-55
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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