Starlink V0.9-52
Re-entered 28 Mar 2021Starlink V0.9-52 (NORAD 44286, COSPAR 2019-029BD) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Mar 2021, 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.
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What happened to Starlink V0.9-52?
Starlink V0.9-52 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Mar 2021, 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 V0.9-52 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink V0.9-52 re-entered on 28 Mar 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Starlink V0.9-52?
Starlink V0.9-52 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).