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Starlink V1.0-L25-14

Re-entered 19 Aug 2025

Starlink V1.0-L25-14 (NORAD 48366, COSPAR 2021-038P) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Aug 2025, launched on 4 May 2021 on the Starlink V1.0-L25 mission. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 1.0V2 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.

2021
launched
2025
re-entered
4
years on orbit
260
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched4 May 2021 · on the Starlink V1.0-L25 mission
Operational22 May 2025 · entered service
Retired2 Jul 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered19 Aug 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID48366
COSPAR2021-038P
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0V2
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude261 × 276 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink V1.0-L25-14?

Starlink V1.0-L25-14 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Aug 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2021. 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-L25-14 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink V1.0-L25-14 re-entered on 19 Aug 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink V1.0-L25-14 operational?

Starlink V1.0-L25-14 was operational for roughly 1 months, from 22 May 2025 to 2 Jul 2025.

Who operated and built Starlink V1.0-L25-14?

Starlink V1.0-L25-14 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink V1.0-L25-01NORAD 48353Starlink V1.0-L25-25NORAD 48377Starlink V1.0-L25-26NORAD 48378Starlink V1.0-L25-27NORAD 48379Starlink V1.0-L25-28NORAD 48380Starlink V1.0-L25-29NORAD 48381Starlink V1.0-L25-30NORAD 48382Starlink V1.0-L25-31Re-entered 2024
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.