STARLINK-6097 (57105)

COSPAR: 2023-090E | Alt Name: Starlink 6097

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 23, 2023

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57105

International Designator

2023-090E

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:27:42 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

253.49°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

278.59°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6097

Alternative Name

Starlink 6097

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 57105U 23090E   26201.18590653  .00000009  00000+0  98341-5 0  9998
2 57105  43.0016 253.4881 0001091 278.5920  81.4808 15.27574574170597

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Summary
The STARLINK-6097 satellite, also known as Starlink 6097, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on June 23, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters, featuring a box plus panel shape. It has a dry mass of 290 kg and launched with a total mass of 305 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries to provide power. The satellite's mission is communication, operating under the ownership of SpaceX (SPXS), as part of the Starlink Group 5-12-05 constellation.

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 5-12-05

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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