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Starlink Group 2-10-03

Re-entered 8 Sep 2025

Starlink Group 2-10-03 (NORAD 56769, COSPAR 2023-078C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Sep 2025, launched on 31 May 2023 on the Starlink Group 2-10 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 May 2023 · on the Starlink Group 2-10 mission
Operational7 Feb 2025 · entered service
Retired25 Aug 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered8 Sep 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID56769
COSPAR2023-078C
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass305 kg (290 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.5 G2
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude221 × 331 km
Inclination70.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 2-10-03?

Starlink Group 2-10-03 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Sep 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 2-10-03 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 2-10-03 re-entered on 8 Sep 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink Group 2-10-03 operational?

Starlink Group 2-10-03 was operational for roughly 7 months, from 7 Feb 2025 to 25 Aug 2025.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 2-10-03?

Starlink Group 2-10-03 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 2-10-01NORAD 56767Starlink Group 2-10-25NORAD 56791Starlink Group 2-10-26NORAD 56792Starlink Group 2-10-27NORAD 56793Starlink Group 2-10-28NORAD 56794Starlink Group 2-10-29NORAD 56795Starlink Group 2-10-30NORAD 56796Starlink Group 2-10-31NORAD 56797
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.