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Starlink Group 6-26-11

Re-entered 20 Nov 2024

Starlink Group 6-26-11 (NORAD 58216, COSPAR 2023-170L) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Nov 2024, launched on 4 Nov 2023 on the Starlink Group 6-26 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
2024
re-entered
1
year on orbit
730
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched4 Nov 2023 · on the Starlink Group 6-26 mission
Operational9 Nov 2024 · entered service
Retired9 Nov 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered20 Nov 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID58216
COSPAR2023-170L
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 6-26-11?

Starlink Group 6-26-11 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Nov 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 6-26-11 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 6-26-11 re-entered on 20 Nov 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 6-26-11?

Starlink Group 6-26-11 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 6-26-01NORAD 58206Starlink Group 6-26-02NORAD 58207Starlink Group 6-26-03NORAD 58208Starlink Group 6-26-04NORAD 58209Starlink Group 6-26-05NORAD 58210Starlink Group 6-26-06NORAD 58211Starlink Group 6-26-07NORAD 58212Starlink Group 6-26-08NORAD 58213
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.