STARLINK-6330 (57239)

COSPAR: 2023-094X | Alt Name: Starlink 6330

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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

57239

International Designator

2023-094X

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:59:41 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

5.81°

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Argument of Perigee

254.99°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6330

Alternative Name

Starlink 6330

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57239U 23094X   26200.54145495 -.00000727  00000+0 -16899-4 0  9995

2 57239  43.0030   5.8136 0001532 254.9930 105.0752 15.27585905167285

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Summary

STARLINK-6330 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on July 7, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and its span is 9 meters. It features a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Equipped with solar arrays and batteries as its power source, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's shape can be described as box-like with panels extending from it. Owned by SpaceX (SPXS), STARLINK-6330 is part of the Starlink Group 5-13-22 mission aimed at enhancing communication capabilities.

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 5-13-22

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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