Starlink 30200
Re-entered 24 Feb 2026Starlink 30200 (NORAD 57306, COSPAR 2023-096S) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Feb 2026, launched on 10 Jul 2023 on the Starlink Group 6-5 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink Group 6-5-17. 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 30200?
Starlink 30200 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 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 30200 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink 30200 re-entered on 24 Feb 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink 30200 operational?
Starlink 30200 was operational for roughly 11 months, from 5 Feb 2025 to 11 Jan 2026.
Who operated and built Starlink 30200?
Starlink 30200 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).