STARLINK-6374 (57338)

COSPAR: 2023-099L | Alt Name: Starlink 6374

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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

57338

International Designator

2023-099L

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:25:30 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

226.70°

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Argument of Perigee

270.51°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6374

Alternative Name

Starlink 6374

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57338U 23099L   26200.76771230 -.00000066  00000+0  71166-5 0  9990

2 57338  43.0009 226.6988 0001329 270.5088  89.5612 15.27575724166278

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Summary

STARLINK-6374, also known as Starlink 6374, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and was launched on July 16, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries to generate power. Owned by SpaceX (SPXS), it was manufactured by SPXS as part of the Starlink Group 5-15-11 mission aimed at enhancing communication capabilities through a network of satellites in orbit.

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 5-15-11

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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