Starlink Group 12-4-08
Re-entered 7 Jul 2026Starlink Group 12-4-08 (NORAD 62594, COSPAR 2025-008H) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Jul 2026, launched on 13 Jan 2025 on the Starlink Group 12-4 mission. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 2M D2 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.
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What happened to Starlink Group 12-4-08?
Starlink Group 12-4-08 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Jul 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2025. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Starlink Group 12-4-08 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink Group 12-4-08 re-entered on 7 Jul 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink Group 12-4-08 operational?
Starlink Group 12-4-08 was operational for roughly 3 months, from 30 Mar 2026 to 6 Jul 2026.
Who operated and built Starlink Group 12-4-08?
Starlink Group 12-4-08 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).