Starlink Group 6-37-06
Re-entered 6 Jun 2024Starlink Group 6-37-06 (NORAD 58792, COSPAR 2024-012F) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jun 2024, launched on 15 Jan 2024 on the Starlink Group 6-37 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 6-37-06?
Starlink Group 6-37-06 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jun 2024, 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 6-37-06 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink Group 6-37-06 re-entered on 6 Jun 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink Group 6-37-06 operational?
Starlink Group 6-37-06 was operational for roughly 3 months, from 15 Jan 2024 to 25 Apr 2024.
Who operated and built Starlink Group 6-37-06?
Starlink Group 6-37-06 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).