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Starlink Group 6-37-16

Re-entered 10 Mar 2025

Starlink Group 6-37-16 (NORAD 58802, COSPAR 2024-012R) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Mar 2025, 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.

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

Lifecycle

Launched15 Jan 2024 · on the Starlink Group 6-37 mission
Operational21 Oct 2024 · entered service
Retired19 Feb 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered10 Mar 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID58802
COSPAR2024-012R
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink V2M
Mass730 kg (700 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 2M S2
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude283 × 290 km
Inclination43.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 6-37-16?

Starlink Group 6-37-16 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Mar 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 6-37-16 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 6-37-16 re-entered on 10 Mar 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink Group 6-37-16 operational?

Starlink Group 6-37-16 was operational for roughly 4 months, from 21 Oct 2024 to 19 Feb 2025.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 6-37-16?

Starlink Group 6-37-16 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 6-37-01NORAD 58787Starlink Group 6-37-02NORAD 58788Starlink Group 6-37-03NORAD 58789Starlink Group 6-37-04NORAD 58790Starlink Group 6-37-05NORAD 58791Starlink Group 6-37-06Re-entered 2024Starlink Group 6-37-07NORAD 58793Starlink Group 6-37-08NORAD 58794
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.