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STARLINK-6332 (57339)
COSPAR: 2023-099M | Alt Name: Starlink 6332
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 16, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57339
International Designator
2023-099M
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:25:28 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
228.50°
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Argument of Perigee
270.77°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6332
Alternative Name
Starlink 6332
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 57339U 23099M 26200.43435693 -.00000043 00000+0 79673-5 0 9991
2 57339 43.0003 228.4978 0001155 270.7718 89.3001 15.27576786166225
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6332 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink group 5-15-12 and was launched on July 16, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters with its extended components. The satellite weighs 290 kilograms when dry and 305 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters for orbital maneuvering. The satellite's design consists of a box shape with an additional pan configuration, though specific details about its major events, RCS value, material composition, or constellation name are not provided.
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 5-15-12
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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