STARLINK-6130 (57104)

COSPAR: 2023-090D | Alt Name: Starlink 6130

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 23, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57104

International Designator

2023-090D

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:18:27 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

253.44°

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Argument of Perigee

273.04°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6130

Alternative Name

Starlink 6130

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57104U 23090D   26201.17947957 -.00000265  00000+0 -11707-6 0  9997

2 57104  43.0014 253.4446 0001301 273.0410  87.0293 15.27575581170587

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-6130 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-090D) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. Launched on June 23, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 305 kg at launch with a dry mass of 290 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and optical inter-satellite link capabilities. Power generation is provided by solar arrays and batteries. For propulsion, it uses Krypton ion thrusters. Its shape is described as "Box + pan."

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 5-12-04

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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