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STARLINK-6372 (57348)
COSPAR: 2023-099W | Alt Name: Starlink 6372
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 16, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57348
International Designator
2023-099W
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:40:57 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
226.97°
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Argument of Perigee
282.99°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6372
Alternative Name
Starlink 6372
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 57348U 23099W 26200.11177250 .00000310 00000+0 20794-4 0 9993
2 57348 43.0008 226.9663 0001275 282.9899 77.0810 15.27563978166212
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Summary
The satellite STARLINK-6372 (NORAD_CAT_ID: 57348) is a Starlink communications satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on July 16, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters when deployed. It weighs 290 kilograms dry with an initial launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link capabilities, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries, featuring krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its shape consists of a box with a pan design, aimed at facilitating communication purposes as part of the Starlink Group 5-15-21 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.
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 5-15-21
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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