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STARLINK-6234 (57331)
COSPAR: 2023-099D | Alt Name: Starlink 6234
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 16, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57331
International Designator
2023-099D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:25:24 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
228.74°
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Argument of Perigee
275.96°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6234
Alternative Name
Starlink 6234
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 57331U 23099D 26200.35098322 .00000837 00000+0 39930-4 0 9999
2 57331 43.0030 228.7423 0001585 275.9574 84.1097 15.27574840166215
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6234, also known as Starlink 6234, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on July 16, 2023, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range using Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters when its solar arrays are extended. It weighs about 305 kilograms at launch and 290 kilograms dry mass. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication, it uses krypton ion thrusters as propulsion and has solar arrays along with batteries to power the satellite.
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 5-15-04
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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