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STARLINK-6357 (56783)
COSPAR: 2023-078S | Alt Name: Starlink 6357
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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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Major Events
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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
Source: Celestrak
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.
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 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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