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STARLINK-6095 (56101)
COSPAR: 2023-046J | Alt Name: Starlink 6095
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 29, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56101
International Designator
2023-046J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:50:01 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
135.02°
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Argument of Perigee
265.47°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6095
Alternative Name
Starlink 6095
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 56101U 23046J 26200.82641019 .00000304 00000+0 20585-4 0 9999
2 56101 43.0029 135.0155 0001243 265.4718 94.5992 15.27576085182247
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6095 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and was launched by SpaceX on March 29, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans up to 9 meters with its solar arrays extended. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Propulsion is provided by krypton ion thrusters to maintain its orbit.
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 5-10-09
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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