STARLINK-6089 (56096)

COSPAR: 2023-046D | Alt Name: Starlink 6089

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 29, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

56096

International Designator

2023-046D

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:59:19 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

133.27°

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Argument of Perigee

261.09°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6089

Alternative Name

Starlink 6089

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56096U 23046D   26201.16619338 -.00000113  00000+0  54276-5 0  9993

2 56096  43.0022 133.2699 0001139 261.0924  98.9799 15.27574312182290

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Summary

STARLINK-6089, also known as Starlink 6089, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on March 29, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It carries equipment including Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The dry mass of the satellite is 290 kilograms, while its launch mass was 305 kilograms. Power generation relies on solar arrays and batteries, and it uses Krypton ion thrusters as a motor. The satellite's shape is described as box with pan configuration.

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

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 5-10-04

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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