Starlink Group 6-12-20
Re-entered 23 Sep 2025Starlink Group 6-12-20 (NORAD 57790, COSPAR 2023-134V) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Sep 2025, launched on 4 Sep 2023 on the Starlink Group 6-12 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.
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What happened to Starlink Group 6-12-20?
Starlink Group 6-12-20 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Sep 2025, 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 6-12-20 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink Group 6-12-20 re-entered on 23 Sep 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink Group 6-12-20 operational?
Starlink Group 6-12-20 was operational for roughly 4 months, from 30 Apr 2025 to 15 Aug 2025.
Who operated and built Starlink Group 6-12-20?
Starlink Group 6-12-20 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).