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STARLINK-6176 (56388)
COSPAR: 2023-061Q | Alt Name: Starlink 6176
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 4, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56388
International Designator
2023-061Q
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:06:43 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
173.14°
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Argument of Perigee
271.66°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6176
Alternative Name
Starlink 6176
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 56388U 23061Q 26200.62967286 -.00000228 00000+0 12201-5 0 9991
2 56388 43.0026 173.1439 0000842 271.6605 88.4150 15.27574558176926
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-6176, also known as Starlink 6176, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on May 4, 2023. It has a NORAD Catalog ID of 56388 and an OBJECT_ID of 2023-061Q. The satellite's specifications include a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, span of 9 meters, dry mass of 290 kg, and launch mass of 305 kg. It was launched from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 rocket. Its primary mission is communication, equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. The satellite's propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters, and it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The shape of the spacecraft is described as a box with a pan configuration. Manufacturer and owner are both listed as SPXS.
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 5-6-15
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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