STARLINK-6174 (57366)

COSPAR: 2023-099AQ | Alt Name: Starlink 6174

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 16, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57366

International Designator

2023-099AQ

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:41:17 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

217.79°

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Argument of Perigee

271.30°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6174

Alternative Name

Starlink 6174

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57366U 23099AQ  26200.40366934 -.00000159  00000+0  37619-5 0  9991

2 57366  43.0010 217.7918 0001228 271.2976  88.7735 15.27575110166341

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Summary

STARLINK-6174 is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS), part of the Starlink Group 5-15-39, launched on July 16, 2023 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has an operational span of 9 meters. It has a launch mass of 305 kilograms and a dry mass of 290 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and optical inter-satellite link capabilities, the satellite utilizes Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The shape of STARLINK-6174 is described as "Box + pan."

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 5-15-39

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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