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STARLINK-6107 (56117)
COSPAR: 2023-046AA | Alt Name: Starlink 6107
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 29, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56117
International Designator
2023-046AA
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:15:49 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
121.02°
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Argument of Perigee
245.34°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6107
Alternative Name
Starlink 6107
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 56117U 23046AA 26200.80265676 -.00004608 00000+0 -15807-3 0 9998
2 56117 43.0055 121.0191 0001154 245.3392 114.7340 15.27573615182400
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-6107 satellite, also known as Starlink 6107, is owned and operated by SPXS (SpaceX) for communication purposes. Launched on March 29, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a length of 0.2 meters, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 305 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. Its shape is described as "Box + pan". This satellite is part of the Starlink Group 5-10-25 constellation mission aiming to provide communication services globally.
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 5-10-25
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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