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STARLINK-6117 (56130)
COSPAR: 2023-046AQ | Alt Name: Starlink 6117
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 29, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56130
International Designator
2023-046AQ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:57:20 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
120.92°
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Argument of Perigee
268.73°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6117
Alternative Name
Starlink 6117
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 56130U 23046AQ 26200.78981647 -.00001217 00000+0 -34731-4 0 9994
2 56130 43.0028 120.9156 0001101 268.7290 91.3435 15.27563717182409
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Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-6117 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-046AQ) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and launched on March 29, 2023, from the LC40 pad at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kilograms with a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it also utilizes krypton ion thrusters as its motor and solar arrays with batteries for power generation. It belongs to the Starlink Group 5-10-38 payload and has a box-shaped structure with an additional pan component.
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 5-10-38
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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