STARLINK-6106 (57154)

COSPAR: 2023-090BF | Alt Name: Starlink 6106

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 23, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57154

International Designator

2023-090BF

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:02:18 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

239.36°

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Argument of Perigee

272.89°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6106

Alternative Name

Starlink 6106

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57154U 23090BF  26200.45993759  .00000481  00000+0  27014-4 0  9997

2 57154  43.0010 239.3632 0001285 272.8916  87.1789 15.27576983170697

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Summary

The STARLINK-6106 satellite, also known as Starlink 6106, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's (SPXS) Starlink constellation. Launched on June 23, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it serves as part of the Starlink Group 5-12-54 payload. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays or deployable structures. It weighs approximately 305 kilograms at launch, including propellant for krypton ion thrusters used for orbit maintenance and maneuvering. Its dry mass is around 290 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities for high-speed data transmission and an optical inter-satellite link system for enhanced communication within the constellation. Power generation comes from solar arrays, complemented by batteries for continuous operation.

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

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 5-12-54

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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