Starlink 30228
Re-entered 29 Jan 2026Starlink 30228 (NORAD 57502, COSPAR 2023-113H) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jan 2026, launched on 7 Aug 2023 on the Starlink Group 6-8 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink Group 6-8-08. 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 30228?
Starlink 30228 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 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 30228 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink 30228 re-entered on 29 Jan 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink 30228 operational?
Starlink 30228 was operational for roughly 10 months, from 4 Mar 2025 to 22 Dec 2025.
Who operated and built Starlink 30228?
Starlink 30228 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).