STARLINK-6189 (56377)

COSPAR: 2023-061D | Alt Name: Starlink 6189

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 4, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

56377

International Designator

2023-061D

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:19:41 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

173.23°

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Argument of Perigee

272.30°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6189

Alternative Name

Starlink 6189

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56377U 23061D   26200.63867043  .00000024  00000+0  10381-4 0  9999

2 56377  43.0019 173.2272 0001078 272.2981  87.7747 15.27575376176921

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Summary

The STARLINK-6189 satellite, also known as Starlink 6189, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on May 4, 2023, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg, it measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and includes optical inter-satellite links as well as krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. It utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power supply and operates in a mission dedicated to communication services.

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

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 5-6-04

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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