STARLINK-6334 (57238)

COSPAR: 2023-094W | Alt Name: Starlink 6334

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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

57238

International Designator

2023-094W

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:31:20 GMT

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Inclination

43.01°

Right Ascension

353.98°

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Argument of Perigee

274.77°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6334

Alternative Name

Starlink 6334

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57238U 23094W   26200.81343464  .00000840  00000+0  40057-4 0  9997

2 57238  43.0052 353.9771 0001269 274.7692  85.3015 15.27569535167443

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Summary

The STARLINK-6334 satellite, also known as Starlink 6334, is part of SpaceX's (SPXS) Starlink constellation and was launched on July 7, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg, the satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and features optical inter-satellite links as well as krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. It measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters. The spacecraft is powered by solar arrays and batteries and has a box plus pan shape. Its primary mission is to facilitate communication services.

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 5-13-21

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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