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STARLINK-6157 (56379)
COSPAR: 2023-061F | Alt Name: Starlink 6157
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 4, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56379
International Designator
2023-061F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:50:53 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
174.34°
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Argument of Perigee
281.18°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6157
Alternative Name
Starlink 6157
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 56379U 23061F 26200.32701230 .00000366 00000+0 22821-4 0 9993
2 56379 43.0039 174.3396 0001824 281.1764 78.8882 15.27575938177983
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6157 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on May 4, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (Launch Complex 40) using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. The dry mass is recorded at 290 kilograms, while its total launch mass was 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration.
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 5-6-06
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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