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Starlink Group 6-19-06

Re-entered 9 Sep 2025

Starlink Group 6-19-06 (NORAD 57969, COSPAR 2023-151F) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Sep 2025, launched on 30 Sep 2023 on the Starlink Group 6-19 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

Launched30 Sep 2023 · on the Starlink Group 6-19 mission
Operational31 Jul 2025 · entered service
Retired2 Sep 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered9 Sep 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID57969
COSPAR2023-151F
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink V2M
Mass730 kg (700 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 2M S2
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude284 × 292 km
Inclination43.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 6-19-06?

Starlink Group 6-19-06 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 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 6-19-06 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 6-19-06 re-entered on 9 Sep 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 6-19-06?

Starlink Group 6-19-06 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 6-19-01NORAD 57964Starlink Group 6-19-02NORAD 57965Starlink Group 6-19-03NORAD 57966Starlink Group 6-19-04NORAD 57967Starlink Group 6-19-05NORAD 57968Starlink Group 6-19-07NORAD 57970Starlink Group 6-19-08NORAD 57971Starlink Group 6-19-09NORAD 57972
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.