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Starlink V1.0-L9-10

Re-entered 22 Jun 2024

Starlink V1.0-L9-10 (NORAD 46049, COSPAR 2020-055Y) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Jun 2024, launched on 7 Aug 2020 on the Starlink V1.0-L9/BSky mission. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 1.0V1 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

Launched7 Aug 2020 · on the Starlink V1.0-L9/BSky mission
Operational10 Apr 2024 · entered service
Retired21 Jun 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered22 Jun 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID46049
COSPAR2020-055Y
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0V1
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude385 × 402 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink V1.0-L9-10?

Starlink V1.0-L9-10 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Jun 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-L9-10 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink V1.0-L9-10 re-entered on 22 Jun 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink V1.0-L9-10 operational?

Starlink V1.0-L9-10 was operational for roughly 2 months, from 10 Apr 2024 to 21 Jun 2024.

Who operated and built Starlink V1.0-L9-10?

Starlink V1.0-L9-10 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink V1.0-L9-03NORAD 46027Starlink V1.0-L9-18NORAD 46051Starlink V1.0-L9-19Re-entered 2026Starlink V1.0-L9-21NORAD 46053Starlink V1.0-L9-23NORAD 46054Starlink V1.0-L9-27NORAD 46055Starlink V1.0-L9-34Re-entered 2023Starlink V1.0-L9-35Re-entered 2021
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.