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Starlink Group 7-2-06

Re-entered 26 Feb 2025

Starlink Group 7-2-06 (NORAD 57845, COSPAR 2023-141F) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Feb 2025, launched on 12 Sep 2023 on the Starlink Group 7-2 mission. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 2M S1 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
2025
re-entered
2
years on orbit
730
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched12 Sep 2023 · on the Starlink Group 7-2 mission
Operational18 Oct 2024 · entered service
Retired22 Oct 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered26 Feb 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID57845
COSPAR2023-141F
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink V2M
Mass730 kg (700 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 2M S1
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude283 × 294 km
Inclination53.1°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 7-2-06?

Starlink Group 7-2-06 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Feb 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 7-2-06 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 7-2-06 re-entered on 26 Feb 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 7-2-06?

Starlink Group 7-2-06 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 7-2-01NORAD 57840Starlink Group 7-2-02NORAD 57841Starlink Group 7-2-03NORAD 57842Starlink Group 7-2-04NORAD 57843Starlink Group 7-2-05NORAD 57844Starlink Group 7-2-07Re-entered 2024Starlink Group 7-2-08NORAD 57847Starlink Group 7-2-09NORAD 57848
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.