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STARLINK-6118 (57106)
COSPAR: 2023-090F | Alt Name: Starlink 6118
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 23, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57106
International Designator
2023-090F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:55:20 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
257.47°
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Argument of Perigee
246.59°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6118
Alternative Name
Starlink 6118
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 57106U 23090F 26200.45509353 .00000914 00000+0 42728-4 0 9997
2 57106 43.0012 257.4661 0000915 246.5850 113.4905 15.27566140170487
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6118 is a communication satellite identified by NORAD as CAT ID 57106 and OBJECT_ID 2023-090F. It was launched on June 23, 2023, from the AFETR site, LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite is part of the Starlink constellation manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) and operated for communication purposes. Its dimensions include a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters with a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload equipment for data transmission and optical inter-satellite links. It utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power supply and employs krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The shape of the satellite 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.
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 5-12-06
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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