Starlink Group 2-8-40
Re-entered 31 Mar 2025Starlink Group 2-8-40 (NORAD 55953, COSPAR 2023-037AR) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Mar 2025, launched on 17 Mar 2023 on the Starlink Group 2-8 mission. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 1.5 G2 programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starlink bus, with a mass of 305 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 Group 2-8-40?
Starlink Group 2-8-40 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Mar 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2023. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Starlink Group 2-8-40 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink Group 2-8-40 re-entered on 31 Mar 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink Group 2-8-40 operational?
Starlink Group 2-8-40 was operational for roughly 2 months, from 8 Mar 2025 to 16 May 2025.
Who operated and built Starlink Group 2-8-40?
Starlink Group 2-8-40 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).