STARLINK-6356 (57363)

COSPAR: 2023-099AM | Alt Name: Starlink 6356

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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

57363

International Designator

2023-099AM

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:38:26 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

217.24°

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Argument of Perigee

287.56°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-6356

Alternative Name

Starlink 6356

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57363U 23099AM  26200.44336161  .00000140  00000+0  14632-4 0  9999

2 57363  43.0028 217.2351 0001818 287.5649  72.5004 15.27574109166353

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Summary

The STARLINK-6356 satellite, also known as Starlink 6356, is part of the Starlink constellation operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on July 16, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when deployed. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms with a total launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and includes optical inter-satellite links and Krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. Power generation is provided by solar arrays complemented with batteries, while its shape consists of a box structure augmented by a pan configuration. The satellite's primary mission is to facilitate global communication services as part of the Starlink Group 5-15-36 payload.

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 5-15-36

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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