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Starlink V1.0-L1-15

Re-entered 29 Jul 2023

Starlink V1.0-L1-15 (NORAD 44727, COSPAR 2019-074Q) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jul 2023, launched on 11 Nov 2019 on the Starlink V1.0-L1 mission. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 1.0 programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starlink bus, with a mass of 260 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
2023
re-entered
4
years on orbit
260
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched11 Nov 2019 · on the Starlink V1.0-L1 mission
Operational25 Jul 2023 · entered service
Retired25 Jul 2023 · end of operational service
Re-entered29 Jul 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID44727
COSPAR2019-074Q
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude295 × 299 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink V1.0-L1-15?

Starlink V1.0-L1-15 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jul 2023, 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 V1.0-L1-15 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink V1.0-L1-15 re-entered on 29 Jul 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink V1.0-L1-15?

Starlink V1.0-L1-15 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink V1.0-L1-01Re-entered 2024Starlink V1.0-L1-25Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L1-26Re-entered 2023Starlink V1.0-L1-27Re-entered 2023Starlink V1.0-L1-28Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L1-29NORAD 44741Starlink V1.0-L1-30Re-entered 2023Starlink V1.0-L1-31Re-entered 2025
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.