STARLINK-6241 (56409)

COSPAR: 2023-061AM | Alt Name: Starlink 6241

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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

56409

International Designator

2023-061AM

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:04:03 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

162.40°

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Argument of Perigee

276.21°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6241

Alternative Name

Starlink 6241

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56409U 23061AM  26200.58615023 -.00004738  00000+0 -16273-3 0  9991

2 56409  43.0014 162.3971 0001125 276.2139  83.8585 15.27584804177046

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Summary

The STARLINK-6241 satellite, also known as Starlink 6241, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on May 4, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kg while its launch mass was 305 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload equipment, an optical inter-satellite link, and Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's mission focuses on 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 5-6-36

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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