Starlink V1.0-L8-56
Re-entered 19 Jun 2021Starlink V1.0-L8-56 (NORAD 45749, COSPAR 2020-038V) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Jun 2021, launched on 13 Jun 2020 on the Starlink V1.0-L8/SkySat mission. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 1.0V1 programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starlink bus, with a mass of 260 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 V1.0-L8-56?
Starlink V1.0-L8-56 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Jun 2021, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2020. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Starlink V1.0-L8-56 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink V1.0-L8-56 re-entered on 19 Jun 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink V1.0-L8-56 operational?
Starlink V1.0-L8-56 was operational for roughly 10 months, from 5 Jul 2020 to 1 May 2021.
Who operated and built Starlink V1.0-L8-56?
Starlink V1.0-L8-56 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).