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STARLINK-6094 (56122)
COSPAR: 2023-046AF | Alt Name: Starlink 6094
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 29, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56122
International Designator
2023-046AF
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:01:00 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
133.76°
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Argument of Perigee
268.41°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6094
Alternative Name
Starlink 6094
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 56122U 23046AF 26200.54237056 .00000704 00000+0 35095-4 0 9999
2 56122 43.0043 133.7620 0001674 268.4142 91.6518 15.27587764182237
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6094 is a communication satellite from the Starlink group 5-10-30, manufactured by SPXS and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on March 29, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays with batteries for power generation. The shape is described as a box with a 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.
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 5-10-30
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
Map
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