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Starlink 1144

Re-entered 14 Feb 2026

Starlink 1144 (NORAD 44933, COSPAR 2020-001V) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Feb 2026, launched on 7 Jan 2020 on the Starlink V1.0-L2 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink V1.0-L2-20. 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.

2020
launched
2026
re-entered
6
years on orbit
260
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched7 Jan 2020 · on the Starlink V1.0-L2 mission
Operational27 Sep 2024 · entered service
Retired5 Sep 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered14 Feb 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID44933
COSPAR2020-001V
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude292 × 299 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink 1144?

Starlink 1144 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Feb 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2020. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Starlink 1144 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink 1144 re-entered on 14 Feb 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink 1144 operational?

Starlink 1144 was operational for roughly 11 months, from 27 Sep 2024 to 5 Sep 2025.

Who operated and built Starlink 1144?

Starlink 1144 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink V1.0-L2-01Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L2-25Re-entered 2024Starlink V1.0-L2-26Re-entered 2024Starlink V1.0-L2-27Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L2-28NORAD 44941Starlink V1.0-L2-29Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L2-30Re-entered 2024Starlink V1.0-L2-31Re-entered 2024
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-16.