STARLINK-6377 (57341)

COSPAR: 2023-099P | Alt Name: Starlink 6377

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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

57341

International Designator

2023-099P

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:32:06 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

232.18°

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Argument of Perigee

280.33°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6377

Alternative Name

Starlink 6377

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57341U 23099P   26200.35562814  .00000810  00000+0  38953-4 0  9997

2 57341  43.0013 232.1803 0002006 280.3254  79.7372 15.27576119166174

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Summary

STARLINK-6377, also known as Starlink 6377, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on July 16, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched at a total mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box plus pan shape design.

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 5-15-14

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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