STARLINK-6091 (56119)

COSPAR: 2023-046AC | Alt Name: Starlink 6091

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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

56119

International Designator

2023-046AC

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:36:10 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

121.11°

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Argument of Perigee

260.60°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6091

Alternative Name

Starlink 6091

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56119U 23046AC  26200.81678536 -.00000130  00000+0  47869-5 0  9994

2 56119  43.0024 121.1148 0000989 260.6009  99.4731 15.27574640182403

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Summary

STARLINK-6091 is a communication satellite identified by NORAD catalog ID 56119 and OBJECT_ID 2023-046AC, part of the Starlink constellation operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on March 29, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes, an optical inter-satellite link, krypton ion thrusters as its motor system, and solar arrays with batteries for power generation. The shape of the satellite is described as "Box + pan."

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 5-10-27

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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