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Starlink V1.0-L5-32

Re-entered 7 Sep 2024

Starlink V1.0-L5-32 (NORAD 45372, COSPAR 2020-019N) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Sep 2024, launched on 18 Mar 2020 on the Starlink V1.0-L5 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
2024
re-entered
4
years on orbit
260
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched18 Mar 2020 · on the Starlink V1.0-L5 mission
Operational6 Mar 2024 · entered service
Retired26 Jun 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered7 Sep 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID45372
COSPAR2020-019N
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude296 × 359 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink V1.0-L5-32?

Starlink V1.0-L5-32 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Sep 2024, 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-L5-32 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink V1.0-L5-32 re-entered on 7 Sep 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink V1.0-L5-32 operational?

Starlink V1.0-L5-32 was operational for roughly 4 months, from 6 Mar 2024 to 26 Jun 2024.

Who operated and built Starlink V1.0-L5-32?

Starlink V1.0-L5-32 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink V1.0-L5-23NORAD 45360Starlink V1.0-L5-14NORAD 45384Starlink V1.0-L5-15Re-entered 2020Starlink V1.0-L5-16NORAD 45386Starlink V1.0-L5-18NORAD 45387Starlink V1.0-L5-24Re-entered 2026Starlink V1.0-L5-27NORAD 45389Starlink V1.0-L5-28NORAD 45390
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.