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Starlink Group 6-5-08

Re-entered 9 Nov 2025

Starlink 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.

2023
launched
2025
re-entered
2
years on orbit
730
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched10 Jul 2023 · on the Starlink Group 6-5 mission
Operational28 Sep 2024 · entered service
Retired17 Oct 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered9 Nov 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID57297
COSPAR2023-096H
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink V2M
Mass730 kg (700 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 2M S2
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude314 × 321 km
Inclination43.0°

Frequently asked questions

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).

Launched together

Starlink Group 6-5-01NORAD 57290Starlink Group 6-5-02NORAD 57291Starlink Group 6-5-03Re-entered 2026Starlink Group 6-5-04Re-entered 2024Starlink Group 6-5-05NORAD 57294Starlink Group 6-5-06Re-entered 2025Starlink Group 6-5-07Re-entered 2026Starlink Group 6-5-09Re-entered 2026
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.