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STARLINK-6155 (57076)
COSPAR: 2023-088AE | Alt Name: Starlink 6155
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57076
International Designator
2023-088AE
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:25:53 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
72.80°
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Argument of Perigee
263.85°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6155
Alternative Name
Starlink 6155
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 57076U 23088AE 26200.35131477 .00000020 00000+0 10236-4 0 9994
2 57076 43.0039 72.8036 0001149 263.8501 96.2219 15.27575349170467
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-6155 satellite, also known as Starlink 6155 and part of the Starlink Group 5-7-29 payload, was launched on June 22, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E 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 when deployed. The satellite weighs 290 kilograms dry mass and had an initial launch mass of 305 kilograms, featuring solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite link technology, it is designed for communication purposes. Its propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters, and the satellite was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) in the United States.
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 5-7-29
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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