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Starlink Group 6-35-04

Re-entered 13 Sep 2025

Starlink Group 6-35-04 (NORAD 58731, COSPAR 2024-005D) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Sep 2025, launched on 7 Jan 2024 on the Starlink Group 6-35 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.

2024
launched
2025
re-entered
1
year on orbit
730
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched7 Jan 2024 · on the Starlink Group 6-35 mission
Operational30 Apr 2025 · entered service
Retired7 Sep 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered13 Sep 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID58731
COSPAR2024-005D
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink V2M
Mass730 kg (700 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 2M S2
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude287 × 289 km
Inclination43.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 6-35-04?

Starlink Group 6-35-04 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Sep 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2024. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Starlink Group 6-35-04 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 6-35-04 re-entered on 13 Sep 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink Group 6-35-04 operational?

Starlink Group 6-35-04 was operational for roughly 4 months, from 30 Apr 2025 to 7 Sep 2025.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 6-35-04?

Starlink Group 6-35-04 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 6-35-01Re-entered 2025Starlink Group 6-35-02NORAD 58729Starlink Group 6-35-03Re-entered 2025Starlink Group 6-35-05NORAD 58732Starlink Group 6-35-06NORAD 58733Starlink Group 6-35-07NORAD 58734Starlink Group 6-35-08NORAD 58735Starlink Group 6-35-09NORAD 58736
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.