Starlink 31761
Re-entered 7 May 2025Starlink 31761 (NORAD 59615, COSPAR 2024-080Q) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 May 2025, launched on 28 Apr 2024 on the Starlink Group 6-54 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink Group 6-54-15. 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 31761?
Starlink 31761 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 May 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 31761 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink 31761 re-entered on 7 May 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink 31761 operational?
Starlink 31761 was operational for roughly 4 months, from 25 Dec 2025 to 12 Apr 2026.
Who operated and built Starlink 31761?
Starlink 31761 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).