STARLINK-6353 (57056)

COSPAR: 2023-088J | Alt Name: Starlink 6353

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 22, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57056

International Designator

2023-088J

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:32:23 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

84.89°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

270.59°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6353

Alternative Name

Starlink 6353

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 57056U 23088J   26200.68916391  .00000074  00000+0  12231-4 0  9990
2 57056  43.0034  84.8913 0001397 270.5859  89.4832 15.27577021170524

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Summary
STARLINK-6353 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation, designated under OBJECT_ID 2023-088J. Launched on June 22, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes along with an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and propelled by Krypton ion thrusters.

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 5-7-09

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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