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Starlink V1.0-L14-60

Re-entered 6 Nov 2020

Starlink V1.0-L14-60 (NORAD 46778, COSPAR 2020-074AR) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Nov 2020, launched on 24 Oct 2020 on the Starlink V1.0-L14 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
2020
re-entered
0
years on orbit
260
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched24 Oct 2020 · on the Starlink V1.0-L14 mission
Operational6 Nov 2020 · entered service
Retired6 Nov 2020 · end of operational service
Re-entered6 Nov 2020 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID46778
COSPAR2020-074AR
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0V1
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude259 × 271 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink V1.0-L14-60?

Starlink V1.0-L14-60 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Nov 2020, 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-L14-60 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink V1.0-L14-60 re-entered on 6 Nov 2020, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink V1.0-L14-60?

Starlink V1.0-L14-60 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

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Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.