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Starlink V1.0-L12-05

Re-entered 27 Jun 2023

Starlink V1.0-L12-05 (NORAD 46573, COSPAR 2020-070AT) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Jun 2023, launched on 6 Oct 2020 on the Starlink V1.0-L12 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

Launched6 Oct 2020 · on the Starlink V1.0-L12 mission
Operational17 Jun 2023 · entered service
Retired17 Jun 2023 · end of operational service
Re-entered27 Jun 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID46573
COSPAR2020-070AT
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0V1
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude258 × 275 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink V1.0-L12-05?

Starlink V1.0-L12-05 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Jun 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-L12-05 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink V1.0-L12-05 re-entered on 27 Jun 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink V1.0-L12-05?

Starlink V1.0-L12-05 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink V1.0-L12-02Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L12-15NORAD 46556Starlink V1.0-L12-18Re-entered 2026Starlink V1.0-L12-19Re-entered 2026Starlink V1.0-L12-20Re-entered 2026Starlink V1.0-L12-37Re-entered 2023Starlink V1.0-L12-39Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L12-41NORAD 46562
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.