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Starlink Group 6-18-22

Re-entered 7 Oct 2025

Starlink Group 6-18-22 (NORAD 57934, COSPAR 2023-147X) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Oct 2025, launched on 24 Sep 2023 on the Starlink Group 6-18 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
2025
re-entered
2
years on orbit
730
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched24 Sep 2023 · on the Starlink Group 6-18 mission
Operational5 Nov 2024 · entered service
Retired28 Sep 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered7 Oct 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID57934
COSPAR2023-147X
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink V2M
Mass730 kg (700 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 2M S2
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude283 × 293 km
Inclination43.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 6-18-22?

Starlink Group 6-18-22 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Oct 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 6-18-22 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 6-18-22 re-entered on 7 Oct 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink Group 6-18-22 operational?

Starlink Group 6-18-22 was operational for roughly 11 months, from 5 Nov 2024 to 28 Sep 2025.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 6-18-22?

Starlink Group 6-18-22 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 6-18-01NORAD 57913Starlink Group 6-18-02NORAD 57914Starlink Group 6-18-03NORAD 57915Starlink Group 6-18-04Re-entered 2024Starlink Group 6-18-05NORAD 57917Starlink Group 6-18-06NORAD 57918Starlink Group 6-18-07NORAD 57919Starlink Group 6-18-08NORAD 57920
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.