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Starlink Group 8-5-07

Re-entered 21 Apr 2025

Starlink Group 8-5-07 (NORAD 59951, COSPAR 2024-107G) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Apr 2025, launched on 5 Jun 2024 on the Starlink Group 8-5 mission. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 2M D1 programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starlink V2MD bus, with a mass of 960 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.

2024
launched
2025
re-entered
1
year on orbit
960
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched5 Jun 2024 · on the Starlink Group 8-5 mission
Operational9 Mar 2025 · entered service
Retired4 Apr 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered21 Apr 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID59951
COSPAR2024-107G
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink V2MD
Mass960 kg (910 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 2M D1
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude273 × 286 km
Inclination53.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 8-5-07?

Starlink Group 8-5-07 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Apr 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2024. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Starlink Group 8-5-07 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 8-5-07 re-entered on 21 Apr 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 8-5-07?

Starlink Group 8-5-07 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 8-5-01NORAD 59945Starlink Group 8-5-02Re-entered 2025Starlink Group 8-5-03NORAD 59947Starlink Group 8-5-04NORAD 59948Starlink Group 8-5-05NORAD 59949Starlink Group 8-5-06NORAD 59950Starlink Group 8-5-08NORAD 59952Starlink Group 8-5-09Re-entered 2026
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.