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Starlink Group 4-6-31

Re-entered 16 Nov 2025

Starlink Group 4-6-31 (NORAD 51134, COSPAR 2022-005AG) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Nov 2025, launched on 19 Jan 2022 on the Starlink Group 4-6 mission. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 1.5 G4 programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starlink bus, with a mass of 297 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

2022
launched
2025
re-entered
3
years on orbit
297
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched19 Jan 2022 · on the Starlink Group 4-6 mission
Operational30 Sep 2025 · entered service
Retired12 Nov 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered16 Nov 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID51134
COSPAR2022-005AG
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass297 kg (275 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.5 G4
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude209 × 340 km
Inclination53.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 4-6-31?

Starlink Group 4-6-31 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Nov 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2022. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Starlink Group 4-6-31 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 4-6-31 re-entered on 16 Nov 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink Group 4-6-31 operational?

Starlink Group 4-6-31 was operational for roughly 1 months, from 30 Sep 2025 to 12 Nov 2025.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 4-6-31?

Starlink Group 4-6-31 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 4-6-01NORAD 51104Starlink Group 4-6-25NORAD 51128Starlink Group 4-6-26NORAD 51129Starlink Group 4-6-27NORAD 51130Starlink Group 4-6-28NORAD 51131Starlink Group 4-6-29NORAD 51132Starlink Group 4-6-30NORAD 51133Starlink Group 4-6-32NORAD 51135
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.