Starlink Group 2-6-04
Re-entered 14 Aug 2024Starlink Group 2-6-04 (NORAD 55394, COSPAR 2023-014D) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Aug 2024, launched on 31 Jan 2023 on the Starlink Group 2-6 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.
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What happened to Starlink Group 2-6-04?
Starlink Group 2-6-04 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Aug 2024, 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 2-6-04 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink Group 2-6-04 re-entered on 14 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink Group 2-6-04 operational?
Starlink Group 2-6-04 was operational for roughly 13 months, from 28 Jun 2023 to 9 Aug 2024.
Who operated and built Starlink Group 2-6-04?
Starlink Group 2-6-04 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).