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STARLINK-6154 (57123)
COSPAR: 2023-090Y | Alt Name: Starlink 6154
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 23, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57123
International Designator
2023-090Y
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:16:33 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
255.22°
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Argument of Perigee
268.48°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6154
Alternative Name
Starlink 6154
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 57123U 23090Y 26200.84483486 -.00000443 00000+0 -65888-5 0 9999
2 57123 43.0001 255.2214 0001306 268.4766 91.5937 15.27577382170355
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-6154, also known as Starlink 6154, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on June 23, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters when deployed. The satellite weighs approximately 305 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 290 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload equipment, an optical inter-satellite link, and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. This communication satellite was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) and operates in support of SpaceX's global internet services 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 5-12-23
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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