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Starlink Group 9-3-01

Re-entered 16 Jul 2024

Starlink Group 9-3-01 (NORAD 60244, COSPAR 2024-129A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jul 2024, launched on 12 Jul 2024 on the Starlink Group 9-3 mission. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 2M D1 programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starlink V2MD bus, with a mass of 960 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
960
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched12 Jul 2024 · on the Starlink Group 9-3 mission
Operational12 Jul 2024 · entered service
Retired12 Jul 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered16 Jul 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID60244
COSPAR2024-129A
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink V2MD
Mass960 kg (910 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 2M D1
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude136 × 255 km
Inclination53.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 9-3-01?

Starlink Group 9-3-01 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jul 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 9-3-01 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 9-3-01 re-entered on 16 Jul 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 9-3-01?

Starlink Group 9-3-01 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 9-3-02Re-entered 2024
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.