STARLINK-6081 (56108)

COSPAR: 2023-046R | Alt Name: Starlink 6081

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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

56108

International Designator

2023-046R

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:15:56 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

135.14°

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Argument of Perigee

261.72°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6081

Alternative Name

Starlink 6081

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56108U 23046R   26200.84439909  .00000079  00000+0  12371-4 0  9994

2 56108  43.0016 135.1383 0000766 261.7195  98.3569 15.27574338182242

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-6081 (also known as Starlink 6081) is a component of the Starlink constellation operated by SpaceX. It was launched on March 29, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 launch pad aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite has dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 290 kilograms and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its primary mission is communication, supported by a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box-shaped body 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 5-10-16

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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