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STARLINK-6083 (56109)
COSPAR: 2023-046S | Alt Name: Starlink 6083
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 29, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56109
International Designator
2023-046S
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:52:56 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
135.34°
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Argument of Perigee
243.69°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6083
Alternative Name
Starlink 6083
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 56109U 23046S 26200.87009426 -.00008139 00000+0 -28637-3 0 9993
2 56109 43.0052 135.3361 0000754 243.6897 116.3878 15.27602235182248
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-6083 satellite, also known as Starlink 6083, is a communication satellite part of the Starlink Group 5-10-17 and was launched on March 29, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (AFETR) Launch Complex 40 (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters with its deployed components. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite also features krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Its power is generated by solar arrays and supported by batteries. The satellite's shape can be described as box-like with panels extended for solar collection or other functions. It was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and owned by the same entity, operating in a constellation focused on communication services.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-10-17
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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