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STARLINK-6378 (57347)
COSPAR: 2023-099V | Alt Name: Starlink 6378
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 16, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57347
International Designator
2023-099V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:45:56 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
231.47°
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Argument of Perigee
218.39°
Period
94.26 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6378
Alternative Name
Starlink 6378
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 57347U 23099V 26200.49023536 -.00018475 00000+0 -66197-3 0 9999
2 57347 43.0022 231.4712 0002030 218.3857 141.6851 15.27654228166199
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-6378 satellite, also known as Starlink 6378, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on July 16, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kilograms and its launch mass was 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it also utilizes krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and solar arrays with batteries for power generation. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), the satellite operates in a box + pan configuration and is owned by the same entity.
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.
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 5-15-20
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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