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Starlink Group 6-31-07

Re-entered 6 Nov 2024

Starlink Group 6-31-07 (NORAD 58479, COSPAR 2023-186G) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Nov 2024, launched on 3 Dec 2023 on the Starlink Group 6-31 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

Launched3 Dec 2023 · on the Starlink Group 6-31 mission
Operational28 Oct 2024 · entered service
Retired28 Oct 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered6 Nov 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID58479
COSPAR2023-186G
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 6-31-07?

Starlink Group 6-31-07 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 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 6-31-07 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 6-31-07 re-entered on 6 Nov 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 6-31-07?

Starlink Group 6-31-07 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 6-31-01NORAD 58473Starlink Group 6-31-02Re-entered 2026Starlink Group 6-31-03NORAD 58475Starlink Group 6-31-04NORAD 58476Starlink Group 6-31-05NORAD 58477Starlink Group 6-31-06NORAD 58478Starlink Group 6-31-08NORAD 58480Starlink Group 6-31-09NORAD 58481
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.