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STARLINK-6122 (56128)
COSPAR: 2023-046AN | Alt Name: Starlink 6122
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 29, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56128
International Designator
2023-046AN
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:45:25 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
121.16°
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Argument of Perigee
279.07°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6122
Alternative Name
Starlink 6122
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 56128U 23046AN 26200.82321125 .00000277 00000+0 19593-4 0 9997
2 56128 43.0030 121.1621 0000741 279.0695 81.0073 15.27583967182405
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6122 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX on March 29, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched at a mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its motor consists of krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering in orbit. The spacecraft's shape is described as box plus pan configuration. It belongs to the Starlink Group 5-10-36 constellation and was launched as part of SpaceX's communication mission to provide internet services globally.
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 5-10-36
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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