Starlink Group 8-6-17
Re-entered 15 Oct 2025Starlink Group 8-6-17 (NORAD 60736, COSPAR 2024-152S) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Oct 2025, launched on 28 Aug 2024 on the Starlink Group 8-6 mission. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 2M S1 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 8-6-17?
Starlink Group 8-6-17 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Oct 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 8-6-17 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink Group 8-6-17 re-entered on 15 Oct 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink Group 8-6-17 operational?
Starlink Group 8-6-17 was operational for roughly 4 months, from 8 Jun 2025 to 13 Oct 2025.
Who operated and built Starlink Group 8-6-17?
Starlink Group 8-6-17 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).