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STARLINK-6139 (57109)
COSPAR: 2023-090J | Alt Name: Starlink 6139
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 23, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57109
International Designator
2023-090J
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:39:41 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
262.85°
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Argument of Perigee
289.66°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6139
Alternative Name
Starlink 6139
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 57109U 23090J 26199.56923241 .00000328 00000+0 21467-4 0 9991
2 57109 43.0040 262.8519 0002064 289.6648 70.3981 15.27575906170343
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6139, also known as Starlink 6139, is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on June 23, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities for communication purposes along with an optical inter-satellite link, and it uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters. The design of the spacecraft features a box shape with deployable panels, and it was launched as part of the Starlink Group 5-12-09 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.
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 5-12-09
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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