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STARLINK-6193 (56904)
COSPAR: 2023-083AE | Alt Name: Starlink 6193
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 12, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56904
International Designator
2023-083AE
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:48:54 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
45.72°
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Argument of Perigee
266.93°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6193
Alternative Name
Starlink 6193
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 56904U 23083AE 26200.61729381 -.00000014 00000+0 90050-5 0 9991
2 56904 43.0045 45.7211 0001260 266.9299 93.1408 15.27575250171973
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-6193, also known as Starlink 6193, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on June 12, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kilograms and its launch mass was 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and krypton ion thrusters as motors. Its purpose and mission are focused on communication services. The satellite's shape is described as a box with an attached pan. It was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and owned by the same entity.
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 5-11-29
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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