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STARLINK-6124 (56126)
COSPAR: 2023-046AL | Alt Name: Starlink 6124
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 29, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56126
International Designator
2023-046AL
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:01:00 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
120.94°
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Argument of Perigee
236.78°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6124
Alternative Name
Starlink 6124
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 56126U 23046AL 26200.79237206 -.00000198 00000+0 23331-5 0 9996
2 56126 43.0026 120.9367 0001894 236.7783 123.2887 15.27577451182403
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-6124 satellite, also known as Starlink 6124, was launched on March 29, 2023, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink group and serves communication purposes. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and 9 meters in span. Its dry mass is 290 kg, and it was launched with a total mass of 305 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power and krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's shape consists of a box with panels, and it is owned by SpaceX (SPXS).
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 5-10-34
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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