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STARLINK-6132 (57101)
COSPAR: 2023-090A | Alt Name: Starlink 6132
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 23, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57101
International Designator
2023-090A
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:12:53 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
253.42°
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Argument of Perigee
273.21°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6132
Alternative Name
Starlink 6132
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 57101U 23090A 26201.17562485 .00000006 00000+0 97461-5 0 9994
2 57101 43.0011 253.4156 0001295 273.2098 86.8606 15.27575675170595
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Summary
The STARLINK-6132 satellite, also known as Starlink 6132, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on June 23, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 (AFETR LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch, with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. STARLINK-6132 is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload equipment for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite's propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters, while its power generation relies on solar arrays supplemented by batteries.
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 5-12-01
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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