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STARLINK-6348 (57360)
COSPAR: 2023-099AJ | Alt Name: Starlink 6348
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 16, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57360
International Designator
2023-099AJ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:53:12 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
219.11°
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Argument of Perigee
277.44°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6348
Alternative Name
Starlink 6348
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 57360U 23099AJ 26200.12028848 .00000843 00000+0 40139-4 0 9992
2 57360 43.0027 219.1139 0001731 277.4414 82.6241 15.27590340166301
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-6348 satellite, also known as Starlink 6348, was launched on July 16, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. It is part of the Starlink constellation and serves communication purposes for SpaceX (SPXS). This satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. Its dry mass is 290 kg, and it weighs 305 kg at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload technology and an optical inter-satellite link for communication, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters as propulsion and relies on solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The spacecraft has a box plus panel shape configuration.
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 5-15-33
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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