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Starlink Group 6-28-01

Re-entered 2 May 2024

Starlink Group 6-28-01 (NORAD 58351, COSPAR 2023-177A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 May 2024, launched on 18 Nov 2023 on the Starlink Group 6-28 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

Launched18 Nov 2023 · on the Starlink Group 6-28 mission
Operational22 Apr 2024 · entered service
Retired22 Apr 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered2 May 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID58351
COSPAR2023-177A
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink V2M
Mass730 kg (700 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 2M S2
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude284 × 291 km
Inclination43.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 6-28-01?

Starlink Group 6-28-01 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 May 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 6-28-01 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 6-28-01 re-entered on 2 May 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 6-28-01?

Starlink Group 6-28-01 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 6-28-02NORAD 58352Starlink Group 6-28-03NORAD 58353Starlink Group 6-28-04NORAD 58354Starlink Group 6-28-05NORAD 58355Starlink Group 6-28-06NORAD 58356Starlink Group 6-28-07NORAD 58357Starlink Group 6-28-08NORAD 58358Starlink Group 6-28-09NORAD 58359
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.