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Starlink V0.9-09

Re-entered 13 Oct 2020

Starlink V0.9-09 (NORAD 44243, COSPAR 2019-029J) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Oct 2020, launched on 24 May 2019 on the Starlink V0.9 mission. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 0.9 programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starlink bus, with a mass of 227 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.

2019
launched
2020
re-entered
1
year on orbit
227
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched24 May 2019 · on the Starlink V0.9 mission
Operational13 Oct 2020 · entered service
Retired13 Oct 2020 · end of operational service
Re-entered13 Oct 2020 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID44243
COSPAR2019-029J
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass227 kg (219 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 0.9
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude433 × 442 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink V0.9-09?

Starlink V0.9-09 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Oct 2020, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2019. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Starlink V0.9-09 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink V0.9-09 re-entered on 13 Oct 2020, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink V0.9-09?

Starlink V0.9-09 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink V0.9-01Re-entered 2020Starlink V0.9-25Re-entered 2020Starlink V0.9-26Re-entered 2020Starlink V0.9-27Re-entered 2020Starlink V0.9-28Re-entered 2020Starlink V0.9-29Re-entered 2020Starlink V0.9-30Re-entered 2020Starlink V0.9-31Re-entered 2020
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.