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STARLINK-6164 (57152)
COSPAR: 2023-090BD | Alt Name: Starlink 6164
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 23, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57152
International Designator
2023-090BD
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:46:35 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
235.14°
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Argument of Perigee
291.31°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.27 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6164
Alternative Name
Starlink 6164
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 57152U 23090BD 26201.15735556 .00022307 00000+0 82091-3 0 9998
2 57152 43.0018 235.1382 0000935 291.3149 68.7603 15.27451167170803
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-6164 satellite, also known as Starlink 6164 and part of the Starlink Group 5-12-52 payload, was launched on June 23, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. The satellite is manufactured by SPXS for communication purposes and carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Its propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters, and its shape is described as box plus pan. The satellite belongs to the Starlink constellation and operates for communication missions under the ownership of 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-12-52
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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