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Starlink Group 2-6-19

Re-entered 11 Apr 2025

Starlink Group 2-6-19 (NORAD 55409, COSPAR 2023-014U) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Apr 2025, 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.

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

Lifecycle

Launched31 Jan 2023 · on the Starlink Group 2-6 mission
Operational16 Jan 2025 · entered service
Retired2 Apr 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered11 Apr 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID55409
COSPAR2023-014U
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass305 kg (290 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.5 G2
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude325 × 337 km
Inclination70.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 2-6-19?

Starlink Group 2-6-19 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Apr 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 2-6-19 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 2-6-19 re-entered on 11 Apr 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink Group 2-6-19 operational?

Starlink Group 2-6-19 was operational for roughly 2 months, from 16 Jan 2025 to 2 Apr 2025.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 2-6-19?

Starlink Group 2-6-19 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 2-6-01Re-entered 2025Starlink Group 2-6-25Re-entered 2025Starlink Group 2-6-26NORAD 55416Starlink Group 2-6-27Re-entered 2025Starlink Group 2-6-28NORAD 55418Starlink Group 2-6-29NORAD 55419Starlink Group 2-6-30NORAD 55420Starlink Group 2-6-31NORAD 55421
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.