Starlink Group 6-5-08
Re-entered 9 Nov 2025Starlink Group 6-5-08 (NORAD 57297, COSPAR 2023-096H) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Nov 2025, launched on 10 Jul 2023 on the Starlink Group 6-5 mission. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 2M S2 programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starlink V2M bus, with a mass of 730 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 6-5-08?
Starlink Group 6-5-08 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Nov 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 6-5-08 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink Group 6-5-08 re-entered on 9 Nov 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink Group 6-5-08 operational?
Starlink Group 6-5-08 was operational for roughly 13 months, from 28 Sep 2024 to 17 Oct 2025.
Who operated and built Starlink Group 6-5-08?
Starlink Group 6-5-08 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).