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STARLINK-6275 (56772)
COSPAR: 2023-078F | Alt Name: Starlink 6275
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NORAD ID
56772
International Designator
2023-078F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:44:03 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
31.38°
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Argument of Perigee
267.22°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6275
Alternative Name
Starlink 6275
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 56772U 23078F 26200.78059331 -.00000275 00000+0 -15227-4 0 9999
2 56772 70.0004 31.3849 0002850 267.2227 92.8606 14.98332385171973
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-6275 satellite, also known as Starlink 6275 and identified by NORAD as CAT ID 56772, is part of the Starlink constellation operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on May 31, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 290 kg and measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. The satellite is designed for communication purposes and is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. It uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor system and has a box-shaped design with a pan configuration.
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 2-10-06
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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