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Starlink Group 7-12-13

Re-entered 9 Sep 2024

Starlink Group 7-12-13 (NORAD 58888, COSPAR 2024-020N) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Sep 2024, launched on 29 Jan 2024 on the Starlink Group 7-12 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
2024
re-entered
0
years on orbit
730
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched29 Jan 2024 · on the Starlink Group 7-12 mission
Operational27 Aug 2024 · entered service
Retired27 Aug 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered9 Sep 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID58888
COSPAR2024-020N
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink V2M
Mass730 kg (700 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 2M S1
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude285 × 294 km
Inclination53.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 7-12-13?

Starlink Group 7-12-13 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Sep 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 7-12-13 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 7-12-13 re-entered on 9 Sep 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 7-12-13?

Starlink Group 7-12-13 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 7-12-01NORAD 58876Starlink Group 7-12-02NORAD 58877Starlink Group 7-12-03NORAD 58878Starlink Group 7-12-04NORAD 58879Starlink Group 7-12-05NORAD 58880Starlink Group 7-12-06NORAD 58881Starlink Group 7-12-07NORAD 58882Starlink Group 7-12-08NORAD 58883
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.