Starlink 31023
Re-entered 31 Mar 2026Starlink 31023 (NORAD 58522, COSPAR 2023-191Q) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Mar 2026, launched on 7 Dec 2023 on the Starlink Group 6-33 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink Group 6-33-15. 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 31023?
Starlink 31023 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Mar 2026, 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 31023 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink 31023 re-entered on 31 Mar 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink 31023 operational?
Starlink 31023 was operational for roughly 1 months, from 19 Feb 2026 to 30 Mar 2026.
Who operated and built Starlink 31023?
Starlink 31023 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).