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Starlink V1.0-L7-49

Re-entered 20 Jan 2024

Starlink V1.0-L7-49 (NORAD 45705, COSPAR 2020-035BA) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Jan 2024, launched on 4 Jun 2020 on the Starlink V1.0-L7 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

Launched4 Jun 2020 · on the Starlink V1.0-L7 mission
Operational16 Jan 2024 · entered service
Retired16 Jan 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered20 Jan 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID45705
COSPAR2020-035BA
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude290 × 366 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink V1.0-L7-49?

Starlink V1.0-L7-49 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Jan 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-L7-49 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink V1.0-L7-49 re-entered on 20 Jan 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink V1.0-L7-49?

Starlink V1.0-L7-49 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink V1.0-L7-01Re-entered 2020Starlink V1.0-L7-25Re-entered 2024Starlink V1.0-L7-26Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L7-27Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L7-28Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L7-29NORAD 45685Starlink V1.0-L7-30NORAD 45686Starlink V1.0-L7-31Re-entered 2022
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.