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STARLINK-6162 (57131)
COSPAR: 2023-090AG | Alt Name: Starlink 6162
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 23, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57131
International Designator
2023-090AG
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:52:04 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
235.42°
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Argument of Perigee
293.44°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6162
Alternative Name
Starlink 6162
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 57131U 23090AG 26201.07783021 .00000308 00000+0 20719-4 0 9993
2 57131 43.0039 235.4161 0002043 293.4359 66.6278 15.27586217170607
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-6162 satellite, also known as Starlink 6162, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on June 23, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (AFETR) aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It serves a communication mission for SPXS (SpaceX). The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters, featuring a configuration shaped as a box with a pan design. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays with batteries for power supply. The satellite has a launch mass of 305 kg and a dry mass of 290 kg.
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 5-12-31
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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