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Starlink 31811

Re-entered 10 Sep 2026

Starlink 31811 (NORAD 60051, COSPAR 2024-112P) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Sep 2026, launched on 8 Jun 2024 on the Starlink Group 8-8 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink Group 8-8-14. 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
2026
re-entered
2
years on orbit
730
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched8 Jun 2024 · on the Starlink Group 8-8 mission
Operational14 Aug 2026 · entered service
Retired8 Sep 2026 · end of operational service
Re-entered10 Sep 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID60051
COSPAR2024-112P
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink V2M
Mass730 kg (700 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 2M S1
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude279 × 289 km
Inclination53.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink 31811?

Starlink 31811 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Sep 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 31811 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink 31811 re-entered on 10 Sep 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink 31811?

Starlink 31811 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 8-8-01NORAD 60038Starlink Group 8-8-02NORAD 60039Starlink Group 8-8-03NORAD 60040Starlink Group 8-8-04NORAD 60041Starlink Group 8-8-05NORAD 60042Starlink Group 8-8-06NORAD 60043Starlink Group 8-8-07NORAD 60044Starlink Group 8-8-08NORAD 60045
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-18.