STARLINK-6373 (57345)

COSPAR: 2023-099T | Alt Name: Starlink 6373

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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

57345

International Designator

2023-099T

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:28:24 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

232.16°

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Argument of Perigee

276.63°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6373

Alternative Name

Starlink 6373

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57345U 23099T   26200.35305874  .00000189  00000+0  16406-4 0  9990

2 57345  43.0014 232.1566 0001833 276.6336  83.4307 15.27574283166171

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Summary

STARLINK-6373 is a communication satellite launched on July 16, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite link, and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Launched as part of the Starlink Group 5-15-18 mission, its primary purpose is to enhance communication capabilities as part of the broader Starlink constellation.

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 5-15-18

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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