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STARLINK-6166 (56383)
COSPAR: 2023-061K | Alt Name: Starlink 6166
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 4, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56383
International Designator
2023-061K
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:44:31 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
173.05°
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Argument of Perigee
270.90°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6166
Alternative Name
Starlink 6166
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 56383U 23061K 26200.61425921 -.00003751 00000+0 -12681-3 0 9995
2 56383 43.0005 173.0455 0000799 270.8989 89.1771 15.27589399176928
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6166 is a Starlink satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on May 4, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this communication satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering and solar arrays combined with batteries for power generation. Its dimensions include a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters, giving it a box + pan shape in design.
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 5-6-10
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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