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Starlink V1.0-L8-33

Re-entered 21 Aug 2025

Starlink V1.0-L8-33 (NORAD 45778, COSPAR 2020-038BA) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Aug 2025, 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.

2020
launched
2025
re-entered
5
years on orbit
260
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched13 Jun 2020 · on the Starlink V1.0-L8/SkySat mission
Operational27 Oct 2024 · entered service
Retired12 Nov 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered21 Aug 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID45778
COSPAR2020-038BA
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0V1
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude221 × 357 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink V1.0-L8-33?

Starlink V1.0-L8-33 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Aug 2025, 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-L8-33 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink V1.0-L8-33 re-entered on 21 Aug 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink V1.0-L8-33?

Starlink V1.0-L8-33 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink V1.0-L8-03Re-entered 2024Starlink V1.0-L8-19NORAD 45754Starlink V1.0-L8-20NORAD 45755Starlink V1.0-L8-26Re-entered 2026Starlink V1.0-L8-28Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L8-29Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L8-35NORAD 45759Starlink V1.0-L8-36Re-entered 2026
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.