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Starlink V1.0-L15-08

Re-entered 8 May 2025

Starlink V1.0-L15-08 (NORAD 47129, COSPAR 2020-088H) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 May 2025, launched on 25 Nov 2020 on the Starlink V1.0-L15 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

Launched25 Nov 2020 · on the Starlink V1.0-L15 mission
Operational5 Oct 2024 · entered service
Retired5 Feb 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered8 May 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID47129
COSPAR2020-088H
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0V1
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude271 × 348 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink V1.0-L15-08?

Starlink V1.0-L15-08 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 May 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-L15-08 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink V1.0-L15-08 re-entered on 8 May 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink V1.0-L15-08 operational?

Starlink V1.0-L15-08 was operational for roughly 4 months, from 5 Oct 2024 to 5 Feb 2025.

Who operated and built Starlink V1.0-L15-08?

Starlink V1.0-L15-08 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink V1.0-L15-01NORAD 47122Starlink V1.0-L15-25Re-entered 2022Starlink V1.0-L15-26Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L15-27Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L15-28Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L15-29Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L15-30Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L15-31Re-entered 2025
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.