Starlink Group 6-27-06
Re-entered 18 Sep 2025Starlink Group 6-27-06 (NORAD 58235, COSPAR 2023-171F) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 Sep 2025, launched on 8 Nov 2023 on the Starlink Group 6-27 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.
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What happened to Starlink Group 6-27-06?
Starlink Group 6-27-06 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 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 6-27-06 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink Group 6-27-06 re-entered on 18 Sep 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink Group 6-27-06 operational?
Starlink Group 6-27-06 was operational for roughly 3 months, from 30 Apr 2025 to 30 Jul 2025.
Who operated and built Starlink Group 6-27-06?
Starlink Group 6-27-06 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).