Starlink Group 7-2-07
Re-entered 31 Dec 2024Starlink Group 7-2-07 (NORAD 57846, COSPAR 2023-141G) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Dec 2024, 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.
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What happened to Starlink Group 7-2-07?
Starlink Group 7-2-07 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Dec 2024, 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 7-2-07 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink Group 7-2-07 re-entered on 31 Dec 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink Group 7-2-07 operational?
Starlink Group 7-2-07 was operational for roughly 4 months, from 18 Aug 2024 to 18 Dec 2024.
Who operated and built Starlink Group 7-2-07?
Starlink Group 7-2-07 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).