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Starlink V1.0-L3-15

Re-entered 27 Apr 2025

Starlink V1.0-L3-15 (NORAD 45058, COSPAR 2020-006Q) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Apr 2025, launched on 29 Jan 2020 on the Starlink V1.0-L3 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.

2020
launched
2025
re-entered
5
years on orbit
260
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched29 Jan 2020 · on the Starlink V1.0-L3 mission
Operational10 Dec 2024 · entered service
Retired15 Jan 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered27 Apr 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID45058
COSPAR2020-006Q
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude553 × 555 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink V1.0-L3-15?

Starlink V1.0-L3-15 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Apr 2025, 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 V1.0-L3-15 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink V1.0-L3-15 re-entered on 27 Apr 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink V1.0-L3-15?

Starlink V1.0-L3-15 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink V1.0-L3-01NORAD 45044Starlink V1.0-L3-25Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L3-26Re-entered 2021Starlink V1.0-L3-27Re-entered 2021Starlink V1.0-L3-28NORAD 45071Starlink V1.0-L3-29NORAD 45072Starlink V1.0-L3-30Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L3-31NORAD 45074
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.