Starlink 34230
Re-entered 17 Jul 2026Starlink 34230 (NORAD 64137, COSPAR 2025-111Q) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Jul 2026, launched on 24 May 2025 on the Starlink Group 12-22 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink Group 12-22-15. 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.
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What happened to Starlink 34230?
Starlink 34230 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Jul 2026, 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 34230 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink 34230 re-entered on 17 Jul 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Starlink 34230?
Starlink 34230 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).