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Starlink Group 6-3-04

Re-entered 10 Sep 2024

Starlink Group 6-3-04 (NORAD 56691, COSPAR 2023-067D) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Sep 2024, launched on 19 May 2023 on the Starlink Group 6-3 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

Launched19 May 2023 · on the Starlink Group 6-3 mission
Operational30 Aug 2023 · entered service
Retired30 Aug 2023 · end of operational service
Re-entered10 Sep 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID56691
COSPAR2023-067D
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink V2M
Mass730 kg (700 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 2M S2
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude315 × 321 km
Inclination43.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 6-3-04?

Starlink Group 6-3-04 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Sep 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 6-3-04 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 6-3-04 re-entered on 10 Sep 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 6-3-04?

Starlink Group 6-3-04 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 6-3-01NORAD 56688Starlink Group 6-3-02NORAD 56689Starlink Group 6-3-03NORAD 56690Starlink Group 6-3-05NORAD 56692Starlink Group 6-3-06NORAD 56693Starlink Group 6-3-07NORAD 56694Starlink Group 6-3-08NORAD 56695Starlink Group 6-3-09Re-entered 2023
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.