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STARLINK-6169 (56889)
COSPAR: 2023-083P | Alt Name: Starlink 6169
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 12, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56889
International Designator
2023-083P
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:12:01 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
63.04°
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Argument of Perigee
235.24°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6169
Alternative Name
Starlink 6169
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 56889U 23083P 26200.05001169 .00000834 00000+0 39836-4 0 9991
2 56889 43.0028 63.0441 0000696 235.2404 124.8383 15.27575038171713
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-6169 satellite (NORAD_CAT_ID: 56889) is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on June 12, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters, and it relies on solar arrays and batteries for power. The spacecraft has a box plus pan shape and was launched as part of the Starlink Group 5-11-14 constellation mission.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-11-14
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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