STARLINK-6360 (57235)

COSPAR: 2023-094T | Alt Name: Starlink 6360

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 7, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57235

International Designator

2023-094T

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:42:14 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

4.48°

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Argument of Perigee

264.64°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6360

Alternative Name

Starlink 6360

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57235U 23094T   26200.82099911  .00000501  00000+0  27735-4 0  9992

2 57235  43.0032   4.4785 0001266 264.6372  95.4335 15.27573125167325

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Summary

STARLINK-6360, also known as Starlink 6360, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on July 7, 2023, from Vandenberg Space Force Base (AFWTR) at SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans up to 9 meters when fully deployed. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan." It was deployed into a stable orbit on the same day as launch.

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 5-13-18

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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