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STARLINK-6152 (57121)
COSPAR: 2023-090W | Alt Name: Starlink 6152
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 23, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57121
International Designator
2023-090W
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:12:46 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
257.24°
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Argument of Perigee
268.51°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6152
Alternative Name
Starlink 6152
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 57121U 23090W 26200.42553348 .00000238 00000+0 18187-4 0 9995
2 57121 43.0002 257.2376 0001580 268.5112 91.5558 15.27575027170291
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6152, also known as Starlink 6152, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation. Launched on June 23, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it weighs 305 kg at launch and has dimensions of 0.2 m in length, 2.8 m in diameter, and a span of 9 m. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries for power supply. The spacecraft is owned by SPXS (SpaceX) and serves as part of their communication mission in low Earth orbit.
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 5-12-21
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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