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STARLINK-6120 (56131)
COSPAR: 2023-046AR | Alt Name: Starlink 6120
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 29, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56131
International Designator
2023-046AR
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:08:24 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
120.96°
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Argument of Perigee
250.29°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6120
Alternative Name
Starlink 6120
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 56131U 23046AR 26200.79751095 -.00000198 00000+0 23354-5 0 9994
2 56131 43.0018 120.9643 0000989 250.2864 109.7881 15.27578688182408
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-6120 satellite, also known as Starlink 6120, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on March 29, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kilograms with a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite link, and solar arrays for power generation. Starlink-6120 is used for communication purposes and uses krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and is owned by the same entity.
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
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Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-10-39
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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