X Report 22 Aug 2025
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STARLINK-6370 (57373)
COSPAR: 2023-099AX | Alt Name: Starlink 6370
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 16, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57373
International Designator
2023-099AX
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:34:53 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
218.30°
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Argument of Perigee
292.62°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6370
Alternative Name
Starlink 6370
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 57373U 23099AX 26200.35755800 -.00001244 00000+0 -35699-4 0 9999
2 57373 43.0026 218.2970 0001502 292.6185 67.4508 15.27579175166330
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-6370, also known as Starlink 6370, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on July 16, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The spacecraft has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes along with an optical inter-satellite link. It also features krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and solar arrays with batteries for power generation. This satellite operates under the ownership of SpaceX and forms part of the Starlink Group 5-15-46 constellation mission aimed at enhancing global communication networks.
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 5-15-46
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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