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Starlink V1.0-L11-17

Re-entered 27 Jun 2026

Starlink V1.0-L11-17 (NORAD 46356, COSPAR 2020-062AH) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Jun 2026, launched on 3 Sep 2020 on the Starlink V1.0-L11 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
2026
re-entered
6
years on orbit
260
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched3 Sep 2020 · on the Starlink V1.0-L11 mission
Operational15 Oct 2025 · entered service
Retired28 Oct 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered27 Jun 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID46356
COSPAR2020-062AH
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0V1
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude244 × 334 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink V1.0-L11-17?

Starlink V1.0-L11-17 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Jun 2026, 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-L11-17 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink V1.0-L11-17 re-entered on 27 Jun 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink V1.0-L11-17?

Starlink V1.0-L11-17 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink V1.0-L11-39Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L11-05Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L11-06Re-entered 2024Starlink V1.0-L11-07Re-entered 2026Starlink V1.0-L11-10Re-entered 2026Starlink V1.0-L11-12NORAD 46353Starlink V1.0-L11-13Re-entered 2026Starlink V1.0-L11-15NORAD 46355
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.