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STARLINK-6183 (56905)
COSPAR: 2023-083AF | Alt Name: Starlink 6183
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 12, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56905
International Designator
2023-083AF
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:49:42 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
48.79°
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Argument of Perigee
252.90°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6183
Alternative Name
Starlink 6183
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 56905U 23083AF 26199.99284955 .00000669 00000+0 33843-4 0 9994
2 56905 43.0029 48.7869 0001405 252.8992 107.1706 15.27575302171888
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-6183, also known as Starlink 6183, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and owned by the same company. It was launched on June 12, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (AFETR), Launch Pad LC40, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters, it has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and includes an optical inter-satellite link. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters, and its power supply comes from solar arrays and batteries. The spacecraft's shape can be described as box-like with a pan configuration. It is part of the Starlink Group 5-11-30 mission for communication purposes.
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 5-11-30
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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