STARLINK-6041 (56478)

COSPAR: 2023-064AG | Alt Name: Starlink 6041

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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

56478

International Designator

2023-064AG

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:39:41 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

151.94°

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Argument of Perigee

264.94°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6041

Alternative Name

Starlink 6041

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56478U 23064AG  26200.56923213 -.00005733  00000+0 -47359-3 0  9996

2 56478  70.0004 151.9372 0003164 264.9383  95.1415 14.98287502175497

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Summary

STARLINK-6041 is a Starlink satellite launched on May 10, 2023, from Vandenberg Space Force Base using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch and 290 kilograms dry mass. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The motor system consists of krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. Owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS), STARLINK-6041 serves a communication mission as part of the Starlink Group 2-9-31 constellation.

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 2-9-31

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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