STARLINK-6201 (56486)

COSPAR: 2023-064AQ | Alt Name: Starlink 6201

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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

56486

International Designator

2023-064AQ

Epoch

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:57:01 GMT

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Inclination

69.98°

Right Ascension

76.42°

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Argument of Perigee

259.88°

Period

87.49 min

Mean Motion

16.46 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6201

Alternative Name

Starlink 6201

Type

Payload

Status

Unknown

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56486U 23064AQ  26080.83126470  .09621975  44610-5  22228-3 0  9999

2 56486  69.9751  76.4153 0007508 259.8836 100.1551 16.45928906157977

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Summary

The STARLINK-6201 satellite, also known as Starlink 6201, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on May 10, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to SPXS (SpaceX) and serves communication purposes. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when deployed. Its dry mass is 290 kg, with a launch mass of 305 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link capabilities, it also features krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The satellite was cataloged under NORAD ID 56486 and OBJECT_ID 2023-064AQ.

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 2-9-39

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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