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Starlink Group 2-4-11

Re-entered 11 Jul 2025

Starlink Group 2-4-11 (NORAD 55279, COSPAR 2023-010L) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jul 2025, launched on 19 Jan 2023 on the Starlink Group 2-4 mission. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 1.5 G2 programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starlink bus, with a mass of 305 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.

2023
launched
2025
re-entered
2
years on orbit
305
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched19 Jan 2023 · on the Starlink Group 2-4 mission
Operational10 Apr 2025 · entered service
Retired22 Jun 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered11 Jul 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID55279
COSPAR2023-010L
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass305 kg (290 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.5 G2
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude216 × 323 km
Inclination70.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 2-4-11?

Starlink Group 2-4-11 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Jul 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2023. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Starlink Group 2-4-11 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 2-4-11 re-entered on 11 Jul 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink Group 2-4-11 operational?

Starlink Group 2-4-11 was operational for roughly 2 months, from 10 Apr 2025 to 22 Jun 2025.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 2-4-11?

Starlink Group 2-4-11 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 2-4-01NORAD 55269Starlink Group 2-4-25NORAD 55293Starlink Group 2-4-26NORAD 55294Starlink Group 2-4-27NORAD 55295Starlink Group 2-4-28NORAD 55296Starlink Group 2-4-29NORAD 55297Starlink Group 2-4-30Re-entered 2024Starlink Group 2-4-31NORAD 55299
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.