STARLINK-6306 (57242)

COSPAR: 2023-094AA | Alt Name: Starlink 6306

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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

57242

International Designator

2023-094AA

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:25:47 GMT

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Inclination

43.01°

Right Ascension

353.95°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

272.90°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6306

Alternative Name

Starlink 6306

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 57242U 23094AA  26200.80957887  .00000753  00000+0  36891-4 0  9995
2 57242  43.0050 353.9538 0001286 272.9034  87.1670 15.27577903167441

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Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD catalog ID 57242 and object ID 2023-094AA is a Starlink satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on July 7, 2023, from the AFWTR launch site using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 290 kg and was launched with a total mass of 305 kg. The satellite's dimensions are length 0.2 meters, diameter 2.8 meters, and span 9 meters. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and optical inter-satellite link capabilities. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters, and it generates power through solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan design, and its mission purpose is communication.

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 5-13-25

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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