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Starlink 6137

Re-entered 25 Aug 2026

Starlink 6137 (NORAD 57156, COSPAR 2023-090BH) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Aug 2026, launched on 23 Jun 2023 on the Starlink Group 5-12 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink Group 5-12-56. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 1.5 G5 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
2026
re-entered
3
years on orbit
305
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched23 Jun 2023 · on the Starlink Group 5-12 mission
Operational10 Mar 2026 · entered service
Retired13 Aug 2026 · end of operational service
Re-entered25 Aug 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID57156
COSPAR2023-090BH
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass305 kg (290 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.5 G5
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude297 × 338 km
Inclination43.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink 6137?

Starlink 6137 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Aug 2026, 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 6137 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink 6137 re-entered on 25 Aug 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink 6137 operational?

Starlink 6137 was operational for roughly 5 months, from 10 Mar 2026 to 13 Aug 2026.

Who operated and built Starlink 6137?

Starlink 6137 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 5-12-01NORAD 57101Starlink Group 5-12-25NORAD 57125Starlink Group 5-12-26NORAD 57126Starlink Group 5-12-27NORAD 57127Starlink Group 5-12-28NORAD 57128Starlink Group 5-12-29NORAD 57129Starlink Group 5-12-30NORAD 57130Starlink Group 5-12-31NORAD 57131
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-18.