STARLINK-6043 (56464)

COSPAR: 2023-064S | Alt Name: Starlink 6043

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 10, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

56464

International Designator

2023-064S

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:03:34 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

172.34°

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Argument of Perigee

269.80°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6043

Alternative Name

Starlink 6043

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56464U 23064S   26200.37747955  .00000104  00000+0  16529-4 0  9998

2 56464  69.9994 172.3396 0003539 269.8001  90.2752 14.98330451174971

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-6043, also known as Starlink 6043, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on May 10, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its mission is focused on communication purposes using krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. The satellite was manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity.

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 2-9-17

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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