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STARLINK-6361 (57379)
COSPAR: 2023-099BD | Alt Name: Starlink 6361
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 16, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57379
International Designator
2023-099BD
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:29:02 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
214.32°
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Argument of Perigee
275.85°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-6361
Alternative Name
Starlink 6361
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 57379U 23099BD 26200.39516779 -.00000245 00000+0 60776-6 0 9994
2 57379 43.0010 214.3193 0001099 275.8488 84.2238 15.27576982166388
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-6361 satellite, also known as Starlink 6361, is part of the Starlink constellation owned and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on July 16, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this communication satellite has dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 305 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for data transmission, an optical inter-satellite link, and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its power supply comes from solar arrays and batteries.
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 5-15-52
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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