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Starlink Group 6-6-07

Re-entered 30 Jan 2026

Starlink Group 6-6-07 (NORAD 57436, COSPAR 2023-105G) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Jan 2026, launched on 24 Jul 2023 on the Starlink Group 6-6 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
2026
re-entered
3
years on orbit
730
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched24 Jul 2023 · on the Starlink Group 6-6 mission
Operational6 Mar 2025 · entered service
Retired25 Dec 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered30 Jan 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID57436
COSPAR2023-105G
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink V2M
Mass730 kg (700 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 2M S2
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude293 × 302 km
Inclination43.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 6-6-07?

Starlink Group 6-6-07 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Jan 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 Group 6-6-07 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 6-6-07 re-entered on 30 Jan 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink Group 6-6-07 operational?

Starlink Group 6-6-07 was operational for roughly 10 months, from 6 Mar 2025 to 25 Dec 2025.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 6-6-07?

Starlink Group 6-6-07 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 6-6-01Re-entered 2025Starlink Group 6-6-02Re-entered 2025Starlink Group 6-6-03Re-entered 2026Starlink Group 6-6-04NORAD 57433Starlink Group 6-6-05NORAD 57434Starlink Group 6-6-06Re-entered 2025Starlink Group 6-6-08Re-entered 2026Starlink Group 6-6-09NORAD 57438
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.