STARLINK-6357 (56783)

COSPAR: 2023-078S | Alt Name: Starlink 6357

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 31, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

56783

International Designator

2023-078S

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:43:29 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

351.38°

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Argument of Perigee

269.88°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6357

Alternative Name

Starlink 6357

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56783U 23078S   26200.82187235 -.00001551  00000+0 -12224-3 0  9992

2 56783  70.0008 351.3818 0003082 269.8778  90.2028 14.98329721172967

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Summary

STARLINK-6357, also known as Starlink 6357, is a communication satellite launched on May 31, 2023, from the AFWTR SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) and is part of the Starlink constellation, designed for communication purposes. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power. The dry mass of the satellite is 290 kilograms, and its launch mass was 305 kilograms, incorporating krypton ion thrusters as propulsion motors.

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 2-10-17

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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