STARLINK-6326 (56787)

COSPAR: 2023-078W | Alt Name: Starlink 6326

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 31, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

56787

International Designator

2023-078W

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:01:24 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

351.29°

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Argument of Perigee

266.96°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6326

Alternative Name

Starlink 6326

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56787U 23078W   26200.79264295  .00000488  00000+0  48686-4 0  9992

2 56787  70.0007 351.2853 0003078 266.9638  93.1169 14.98334469172969

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Summary

The STARLINK-6326 satellite, also known as Starlink 6326, is owned by SPXS and operated for communication purposes. It was launched on May 31, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters, the satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Its equipment includes a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The motor system consists of Krypton ion thrusters. This spacecraft is part of the Starlink Group 2-10-21 constellation, designed for communication tasks.

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

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 2-10-21

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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