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STARLINK-6195 (56902)
COSPAR: 2023-083AC | Alt Name: Starlink 6195
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 12, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56902
International Designator
2023-083AC
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:59 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
44.77°
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Argument of Perigee
264.79°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6195
Alternative Name
Starlink 6195
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 56902U 23083AC 26200.83402367 .00000625 00000+0 32250-4 0 9999
2 56902 43.0048 44.7709 0001901 264.7904 95.2731 15.27571579172115
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Summary
STARLINK-6195 is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS) and part of the Starlink constellation. Launched on June 12, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters when deployed. The satellite weighs 290 kg dry and had an initial mass of 305 kg at launch. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and features optical inter-satellite links and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, supporting its mission to enhance global internet connectivity as part of the Starlink Group 5-11-27 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.
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 5-11-27
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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