X Report 2 Feb 2025
SpaceX successfully launched 43 Starlink satellites across two missions, marking significant achievements at Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg Space Force Bases.
STARLINK-6128 (57132)
COSPAR: 2023-090AH | Alt Name: Starlink 6128
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 23, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57132
International Designator
2023-090AH
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:50:41 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
253.29°
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Argument of Perigee
268.13°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6128
Alternative Name
Starlink 6128
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 57132U 23090AH 26201.16020498 -.00000108 00000+0 55968-5 0 9990
2 57132 43.0009 253.2887 0001304 268.1318 91.9384 15.27575310170400
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6128 is a Starlink satellite, designated 2023-090AH by NORAD, owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on June 23, 2023, from Cape Canaveral's LC40 pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters when its components are extended. It weighs 290 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 305 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band communication payloads and an optical inter-satellite link for data transfer. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters, and it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The mission of STARLINK-6128 is to provide global communication services as part of the Starlink 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 5-12-32
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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