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Starlink V1.0-L4-55

Re-entered 10 Apr 2025

Starlink V1.0-L4-55 (NORAD 45232, COSPAR 2020-012BG) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Apr 2025, launched on 17 Feb 2020 on the Starlink V1.0-L4 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

Launched17 Feb 2020 · on the Starlink V1.0-L4 mission
Operational30 Aug 2023 · entered service
Retired30 Aug 2023 · end of operational service
Re-entered10 Apr 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID45232
COSPAR2020-012BG
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude205 × 337 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink V1.0-L4-55?

Starlink V1.0-L4-55 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 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-L4-55 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink V1.0-L4-55 re-entered on 10 Apr 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink V1.0-L4-55?

Starlink V1.0-L4-55 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink V1.0-L4-01Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L4-25Re-entered 2023Starlink V1.0-L4-26Re-entered 2022Starlink V1.0-L4-27Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L4-28Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L4-29NORAD 45206Starlink V1.0-L4-30Re-entered 2026Starlink V1.0-L4-31Re-entered 2023
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.