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Starlink Group 8-10-12

Re-entered 30 Dec 2025

Starlink Group 8-10-12 (NORAD 60914, COSPAR 2024-154M) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Dec 2025, launched on 31 Aug 2024 on the Starlink Group 8-10 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

Launched31 Aug 2024 · on the Starlink Group 8-10 mission
Operational17 Oct 2025 · entered service
Retired17 Oct 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered30 Dec 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID60914
COSPAR2024-154M
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink V2MD
Mass960 kg (910 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 2M D1
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude288 × 300 km
Inclination53.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 8-10-12?

Starlink Group 8-10-12 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Dec 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 8-10-12 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 8-10-12 re-entered on 30 Dec 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 8-10-12?

Starlink Group 8-10-12 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 8-10-01NORAD 60903Starlink Group 8-10-02NORAD 60904Starlink Group 8-10-03NORAD 60905Starlink Group 8-10-04NORAD 60906Starlink Group 8-10-05NORAD 60907Starlink Group 8-10-06NORAD 60908Starlink Group 8-10-07NORAD 60909Starlink Group 8-10-08NORAD 60910
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.