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STARLINK-6165 (57127)
COSPAR: 2023-090AC | Alt Name: Starlink 6165
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 23, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57127
International Designator
2023-090AC
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:36:49 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
254.00°
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Argument of Perigee
259.29°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6165
Alternative Name
Starlink 6165
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 57127U 23090AC 26201.02557808 .00000802 00000+0 38682-4 0 9992
2 57127 43.0020 253.9983 0001611 259.2892 100.7778 15.27565955170387
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-6165 satellite, also known as Starlink 6165, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched by SpaceX on June 23, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms, it is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite has dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and employs Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's mission is to provide communication services, and it was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS).
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-12-27
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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