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Starlink V1.0-L10-52

Re-entered 29 Nov 2023

Starlink V1.0-L10-52 (NORAD 46134, COSPAR 2020-057T) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Nov 2023, launched on 18 Aug 2020 on the Starlink V1.0-L10/SkySat 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
2023
re-entered
3
years on orbit
260
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched18 Aug 2020 · on the Starlink V1.0-L10/SkySat mission
Operational15 Nov 2023 · entered service
Retired15 Nov 2023 · end of operational service
Re-entered29 Nov 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID46134
COSPAR2020-057T
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0V1
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude291 × 356 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink V1.0-L10-52?

Starlink V1.0-L10-52 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Nov 2023, 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-L10-52 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink V1.0-L10-52 re-entered on 29 Nov 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink V1.0-L10-52?

Starlink V1.0-L10-52 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink V1.0-L10-02Re-entered 2026Starlink V1.0-L10-12NORAD 46141Starlink V1.0-L10-13Re-entered 2026Starlink V1.0-L10-15Re-entered 2022Starlink V1.0-L10-22Re-entered 2026Starlink V1.0-L10-23Re-entered 2021Starlink V1.0-L10-24NORAD 46146Starlink V1.0-L10-26Re-entered 2025
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.