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Starlink V1.0-L13-12

Re-entered 7 Feb 2025

Starlink V1.0-L13-12 (NORAD 46682, COSPAR 2020-073N) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Feb 2025, launched on 18 Oct 2020 on the Starlink V1.0-L13 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
2025
re-entered
5
years on orbit
260
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched18 Oct 2020 · on the Starlink V1.0-L13 mission
Operational18 Nov 2024 · entered service
Retired17 Dec 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered7 Feb 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID46682
COSPAR2020-073N
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0V1
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude315 × 316 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink V1.0-L13-12?

Starlink V1.0-L13-12 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Feb 2025, 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-L13-12 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink V1.0-L13-12 re-entered on 7 Feb 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink V1.0-L13-12?

Starlink V1.0-L13-12 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink V1.0-L13-47Re-entered 2020Starlink V1.0-L13-24Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L13-25Re-entered 2021Starlink V1.0-L13-26Re-entered 2026Starlink V1.0-L13-27Re-entered 2021Starlink V1.0-L13-28NORAD 46698Starlink V1.0-L13-29Re-entered 2026Starlink V1.0-L13-30Re-entered 2026
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.