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STARLINK-6104 (56127)
COSPAR: 2023-046AM | Alt Name: Starlink 6104
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 29, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56127
International Designator
2023-046AM
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:49:11 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
124.28°
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Argument of Perigee
277.91°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6104
Alternative Name
Starlink 6104
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 56127U 23046AM 26200.78416516 .00000689 00000+0 34579-4 0 9998
2 56127 43.0043 124.2834 0001588 277.9111 82.1560 15.27577015182363
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Summary
The Starlink satellite designated as STARLINK-6104 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-046AM) was launched on March 29, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink Group 5-10-35 constellation and has been owned by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters, featuring a box plus pan shape. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload technology for communication purposes, it also includes an optical inter-satellite link. It uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor system and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kg, while the launch mass was 305 kg.
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 5-10-35
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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