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Starlink Group 3-2-23

Re-entered 4 Jun 2025

Starlink Group 3-2-23 (NORAD 53211, COSPAR 2022-084Y) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Jun 2025, launched on 22 Jul 2022 on the Starlink Group 3-2 mission. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 1.5 G3 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

Launched22 Jul 2022 · on the Starlink Group 3-2 mission
Operational11 Mar 2025 · entered service
Retired19 May 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered4 Jun 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID53211
COSPAR2022-084Y
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass297 kg (275 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.5 G3
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude307 × 319 km
Inclination97.7°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 3-2-23?

Starlink Group 3-2-23 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Jun 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 3-2-23 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 3-2-23 re-entered on 4 Jun 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink Group 3-2-23 operational?

Starlink Group 3-2-23 was operational for roughly 2 months, from 11 Mar 2025 to 19 May 2025.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 3-2-23?

Starlink Group 3-2-23 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 3-2-01NORAD 53189Starlink Group 3-2-25NORAD 53213Starlink Group 3-2-26NORAD 53214Starlink Group 3-2-27NORAD 53215Starlink Group 3-2-28NORAD 53216Starlink Group 3-2-29Re-entered 2025Starlink Group 3-2-30NORAD 53218Starlink Group 3-2-31NORAD 53219
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.