STARLINK-6116 (56911)

COSPAR: 2023-083AM | Alt Name: Starlink 6116

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 12, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

56911

International Designator

2023-083AM

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:26:40 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

47.40°

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Argument of Perigee

254.02°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6116

Alternative Name

Starlink 6116

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56911U 23083AM  26200.26852080  .00000001  00000+0  95440-5 0  9996

2 56911  43.0026  47.4015 0000984 254.0186 106.0557 15.27575481171926

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Summary

The STARLINK-6116 satellite, also known as Starlink 6116 and part of the Starlink Group 5-11-36, was launched on June 12, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite is owned by SPXS (SpaceX) and manufactured by SpaceX as well. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms, with dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, using solar arrays and batteries for power. It utilizes Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system and has a box + pan shape design.

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

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 5-11-36

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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