STARLINK-6350 (57226)

COSPAR: 2023-094J | Alt Name: Starlink 6350

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 7, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57226

International Designator

2023-094J

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:09:58 GMT

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Inclination

43.01°

Right Ascension

4.62°

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Argument of Perigee

269.33°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6350

Alternative Name

Starlink 6350

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57226U 23094J   26200.84026506 -.00000683  00000+0 -15299-4 0  9999

2 57226  43.0055   4.6229 0001656 269.3300  90.7362 15.27574473167326

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Summary

STARLINK-6350, also known as Starlink 6350, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on July 7, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC4E), Vandenberg Space Force Base. It was carried into orbit using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle and has a mission dedicated to providing global communication services. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters, featuring a box-like shape with solar panels. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for high-speed data transmission and optical inter-satellite links, it also utilizes krypton ion thrusters for orbital maneuvers. The dry mass is 290 kilograms, while the launch mass was 305 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries.

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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 5-13-09

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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