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Starlink Group 7-11-12

Re-entered 5 Apr 2025

Starlink Group 7-11-12 (NORAD 58837, COSPAR 2024-017M) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Apr 2025, launched on 24 Jan 2024 on the Starlink Group 7-11 mission. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 2M S1 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

Launched24 Jan 2024 · on the Starlink Group 7-11 mission
Operational31 Jul 2024 · entered service
Retired29 Mar 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered5 Apr 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID58837
COSPAR2024-017M
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink V2M
Mass730 kg (700 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 2M S1
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude285 × 295 km
Inclination53.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 7-11-12?

Starlink Group 7-11-12 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Apr 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 7-11-12 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 7-11-12 re-entered on 5 Apr 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink Group 7-11-12 operational?

Starlink Group 7-11-12 was operational for roughly 8 months, from 31 Jul 2024 to 29 Mar 2025.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 7-11-12?

Starlink Group 7-11-12 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 7-11-01NORAD 58826Starlink Group 7-11-02NORAD 58827Starlink Group 7-11-03NORAD 58828Starlink Group 7-11-04NORAD 58829Starlink Group 7-11-05NORAD 58830Starlink Group 7-11-06NORAD 58831Starlink Group 7-11-07NORAD 58832Starlink Group 7-11-08Re-entered 2025
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.