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STARLINK-6046 (56792)
COSPAR: 2023-078AB | Alt Name: Starlink 6046
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56792
International Designator
2023-078AB
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:55:45 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
11.54°
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Argument of Perigee
264.77°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6046
Alternative Name
Starlink 6046
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 56792U 23078AB 26200.78872449 .00000184 00000+0 23216-4 0 9998
2 56792 70.0004 11.5380 0002730 264.7732 95.3115 14.98331013172460
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6046 is a Starlink satellite launched on May 31, 2023, from AFWTR's SLC4E launch pad using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The spacecraft has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was manufactured by SPXS for communication purposes. Its equipment includes a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. It is part of the Starlink Group 2-10-26 constellation and uses Krypton ion thrusters as its motor. The satellite's shape is described as box with panels.
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 2-10-26
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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