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STARLINK-6276 (57355)
COSPAR: 2023-099AD | Alt Name: Starlink 6276
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 16, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57355
International Designator
2023-099AD
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:14:37 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
216.17°
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Argument of Perigee
283.63°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6276
Alternative Name
Starlink 6276
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 57355U 23099AD 26200.76015740 -.00000122 00000+0 51131-5 0 9999
2 57355 43.0039 216.1722 0001463 283.6288 76.4401 15.27575128166398
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-6276 satellite, also known as Starlink 6276, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on July 16, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. STARLINK-6276 is equipped with krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and has solar arrays and batteries as its power source. The satellite's dry mass is about 290 kilograms, with a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and serves a communication mission under the ownership of SpaceX.
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 5-15-28
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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