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STARLINK-6320 (57336)
COSPAR: 2023-099J | Alt Name: Starlink 6320
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 16, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57336
International Designator
2023-099J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:37:18 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
225.14°
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Argument of Perigee
286.93°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6320
Alternative Name
Starlink 6320
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 57336U 23099J 26200.44257257 .00000200 00000+0 16789-4 0 9999
2 57336 43.0013 225.1361 0001056 286.9269 73.1467 15.27576392166267
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6320 is a Starlink satellite, designated OBJECT_ID 2023-099J, owned and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on July 16, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this communication satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The spacecraft features solar arrays and batteries for power generation and carries a Ku/Ka-band payload with an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. Equipped with krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, the satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Its primary mission is 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.
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
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Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-15-09
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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