Starlink Group 6-40-21
Re-entered 30 Aug 2024Starlink Group 6-40-21 (NORAD 59094, COSPAR 2024-041W) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Aug 2024, launched on 29 Feb 2024 on the Starlink Group 6-40 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 6-40-21?
Starlink Group 6-40-21 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Aug 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 6-40-21 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink Group 6-40-21 re-entered on 30 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink Group 6-40-21 operational?
Starlink Group 6-40-21 was operational for roughly 1 months, from 10 Jul 2024 to 16 Aug 2024.
Who operated and built Starlink Group 6-40-21?
Starlink Group 6-40-21 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).