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STARLINK-6338 (57364)
COSPAR: 2023-099AN | Alt Name: Starlink 6338
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 16, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57364
International Designator
2023-099AN
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:46:47 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
218.06°
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Argument of Perigee
284.69°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6338
Alternative Name
Starlink 6338
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 57364U 23099AN 26200.32415655 .00000843 00000+0 40164-4 0 9992
2 57364 43.0022 218.0593 0001674 284.6882 75.3784 15.27569939166320
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-6338 satellite, also known as Starlink 6338, is operated by SpaceX (SPXS) and was launched on July 16, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a box plus panel shape with dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. The satellite carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its propulsion system consists of krypton ion thrusters, and it is powered by solar arrays complemented with batteries. The dry mass of the satellite is 290 kilograms, while its launch mass was 305 kilograms. Starlink-6338 operates as part of the Starlink Group 5-15-37 constellation for communication purposes.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-15-37
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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