Starlink Group 7-16-04
Re-entered 7 Feb 2026Starlink Group 7-16-04 (NORAD 59257, COSPAR 2024-050D) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Feb 2026, launched on 19 Mar 2024 on the Starlink Group 7-16 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.
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What happened to Starlink Group 7-16-04?
Starlink Group 7-16-04 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Feb 2026, 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 7-16-04 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink Group 7-16-04 re-entered on 7 Feb 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink Group 7-16-04 operational?
Starlink Group 7-16-04 was operational for roughly 3 months, from 30 Sep 2025 to 4 Jan 2026.
Who operated and built Starlink Group 7-16-04?
Starlink Group 7-16-04 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).