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Starlink Group 6-1-15

Re-entered 29 Aug 2024

Starlink Group 6-1-15 (NORAD 55709, COSPAR 2023-026Q) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Aug 2024, launched on 27 Feb 2023 on the Starlink Group 6-1 mission. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 2M S2 programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starlink V2M bus, with a mass of 730 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
2024
re-entered
1
year on orbit
730
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched27 Feb 2023 · on the Starlink Group 6-1 mission
Operational4 Aug 2024 · entered service
Retired4 Aug 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered29 Aug 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID55709
COSPAR2023-026Q
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink V2M
Mass730 kg (700 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 2M S2
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude364 × 372 km
Inclination43.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 6-1-15?

Starlink Group 6-1-15 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 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 6-1-15 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 6-1-15 re-entered on 29 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 6-1-15?

Starlink Group 6-1-15 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 6-1-01Re-entered 2024Starlink Group 6-1-02Re-entered 2023Starlink Group 6-1-03Re-entered 2024Starlink Group 6-1-04Re-entered 2023Starlink Group 6-1-05Re-entered 2024Starlink Group 6-1-06Re-entered 2024Starlink Group 6-1-07Re-entered 2024Starlink Group 6-1-08Re-entered 2023
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.