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STARLINK-6347 (57359)
COSPAR: 2023-099AH | Alt Name: Starlink 6347
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 16, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57359
International Designator
2023-099AH
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:48:44 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
216.04°
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Argument of Perigee
272.39°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6347
Alternative Name
Starlink 6347
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 57359U 23099AH 26200.74218443 .00001048 00000+0 47612-4 0 9991
2 57359 43.0001 216.0387 0001037 272.3898 87.6835 15.27573932166392
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6347 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation, identified by NORAD as CAT_ID 57359 and OBJECT_ID 2023-099AH. Launched on July 16, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch and carries a dry mass of 290 kilograms. The equipment includes Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with Krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering, STARLINK-6347 is designed for communication purposes as part of the Starlink Group 5-15-32 mission 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 5-15-32
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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