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STARLINK-6119 (56125)
COSPAR: 2023-046AK | Alt Name: Starlink 6119
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 29, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56125
International Designator
2023-046AK
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:50:58 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
121.19°
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Argument of Perigee
269.83°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6119
Alternative Name
Starlink 6119
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 56125U 23046AK 26200.82706247 .00000697 00000+0 34871-4 0 9998
2 56125 43.0046 121.1930 0001488 269.8338 90.2343 15.27576050182409
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-6119 satellite, also known as Starlink 6119, is a communication satellite part of the Starlink Group 5-10-33 operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on March 29, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters, indicating the presence of deployable structures like solar arrays or antennas. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, while its launch mass was 305 kilograms, suggesting it carries fuel for propulsion. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link system for communication purposes. For maneuvering in space, the satellite uses Krypton ion thrusters. Power generation is achieved through solar arrays complemented by batteries. The satellite's design includes a box shape augmented by additional elements like panels or antennas.
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 5-10-33
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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