Starlink 30177
Re-entered 23 Feb 2026Starlink 30177 (NORAD 57305, COSPAR 2023-096R) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Feb 2026, launched on 10 Jul 2023 on the Starlink Group 6-5 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink Group 6-5-16. 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.
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What happened to Starlink 30177?
Starlink 30177 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Feb 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 30177 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink 30177 re-entered on 23 Feb 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink 30177 operational?
Starlink 30177 was operational for roughly 10 months, from 10 Mar 2025 to 12 Jan 2026.
Who operated and built Starlink 30177?
Starlink 30177 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).