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STARLINK-6114 (56116)
COSPAR: 2023-046Z | Alt Name: Starlink 6114
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 29, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56116
International Designator
2023-046Z
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:53:52 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
139.49°
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Argument of Perigee
269.59°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6114
Alternative Name
Starlink 6114
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 56116U 23046Z 26200.16240956 .00000823 00000+0 39423-4 0 9994
2 56116 43.0035 139.4851 0001682 269.5869 90.4790 15.27575981182133
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-6114 (also known as Starlink 6114) is a part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on March 29, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Launch Complex 40 via Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kilograms, and it was launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links, STARLINK-6114 uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. Its primary mission is communication.
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 5-10-24
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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