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Starlink Group 6-73-06

Re-entered 1 Jun 2025

Starlink Group 6-73-06 (NORAD 63574, COSPAR 2025-076F) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jun 2025, launched on 14 Apr 2025 on the Starlink Group 6-73 mission. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 2MO S2 programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starlink V2MO bus, with a mass of 575 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.

2025
launched
2025
re-entered
0
years on orbit
575
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched14 Apr 2025 · on the Starlink Group 6-73 mission
Operational2 May 2025 · entered service
Retired24 May 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered1 Jun 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID63574
COSPAR2025-076F
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink V2MO
Mass575 kg (530 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 2MO S2
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude277 × 286 km
Inclination43.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 6-73-06?

Starlink Group 6-73-06 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Jun 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2025. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Starlink Group 6-73-06 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 6-73-06 re-entered on 1 Jun 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 6-73-06?

Starlink Group 6-73-06 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 6-73-01NORAD 63569Starlink Group 6-73-25NORAD 63593Starlink Group 6-73-26NORAD 63594Starlink Group 6-73-27NORAD 63595Starlink Group 6-73-02NORAD 63570Starlink Group 6-73-03NORAD 63571Starlink Group 6-73-04NORAD 63572Starlink Group 6-73-05NORAD 63573
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.