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Starlink V1.0-L25-57

Re-entered 25 Aug 2024

Starlink V1.0-L25-57 (NORAD 48409, COSPAR 2021-038BJ) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Aug 2024, 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
2024
re-entered
3
years on orbit
260
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched4 May 2021 · on the Starlink V1.0-L25 mission
Operational8 Jun 2024 · entered service
Retired20 Aug 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered25 Aug 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID48409
COSPAR2021-038BJ
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0V2
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude262 × 276 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink V1.0-L25-57?

Starlink V1.0-L25-57 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Aug 2024, 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-L25-57 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink V1.0-L25-57 re-entered on 25 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink V1.0-L25-57 operational?

Starlink V1.0-L25-57 was operational for roughly 2 months, from 8 Jun 2024 to 20 Aug 2024.

Who operated and built Starlink V1.0-L25-57?

Starlink V1.0-L25-57 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.