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Starlink Group 6-38-05

Re-entered 7 Oct 2025

Starlink Group 6-38-05 (NORAD 58857, COSPAR 2024-019E) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Oct 2025, launched on 29 Jan 2024 on the Starlink Group 6-38 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

Launched29 Jan 2024 · on the Starlink Group 6-38 mission
Operational14 Sep 2025 · entered service
Retired5 Oct 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered7 Oct 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID58857
COSPAR2024-019E
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink V2M
Mass730 kg (700 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 2M S2
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude283 × 291 km
Inclination43.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 6-38-05?

Starlink Group 6-38-05 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Oct 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 6-38-05 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 6-38-05 re-entered on 7 Oct 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 6-38-05?

Starlink Group 6-38-05 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 6-38-01NORAD 58853Starlink Group 6-38-02NORAD 58854Starlink Group 6-38-03NORAD 58855Starlink Group 6-38-04NORAD 58856Starlink Group 6-38-06NORAD 58858Starlink Group 6-38-07NORAD 58859Starlink Group 6-38-08NORAD 58860Starlink Group 6-38-09NORAD 58861
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.