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STARLINK-6351 (57240)
COSPAR: 2023-094Y | Alt Name: Starlink 6351
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57240
International Designator
2023-094Y
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:19:13 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
353.61°
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Argument of Perigee
262.46°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6351
Alternative Name
Starlink 6351
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 57240U 23094Y 26200.76335280 -.00001961 00000+0 -61797-4 0 9992
2 57240 43.0040 353.6069 0001414 262.4583 97.6108 15.27553283167447
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink satellite, designated as STARLINK-6351 or Starlink 6351, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on July 7, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC4E) at the Vandenberg Space Force Test Range using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters when deployed. The satellite carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, with a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and employs krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system to maintain orbital position.
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 5-13-23
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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