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Starlink 2133

Re-entered 30 Jan 2026

Starlink 2133 (NORAD 47406, COSPAR 2021-005BK) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Jan 2026, launched on 20 Jan 2021 on the Starlink V1.0-L16 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink V1.0-L16-58. 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.

2021
launched
2026
re-entered
5
years on orbit
260
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched20 Jan 2021 · on the Starlink V1.0-L16 mission
Operational10 Sep 2025 · entered service
Retired19 Jan 2026 · end of operational service
Re-entered30 Jan 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID47406
COSPAR2021-005BK
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0V1
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude264 × 281 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink 2133?

Starlink 2133 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Jan 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2021. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Starlink 2133 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink 2133 re-entered on 30 Jan 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink 2133 operational?

Starlink 2133 was operational for roughly 4 months, from 10 Sep 2025 to 19 Jan 2026.

Who operated and built Starlink 2133?

Starlink 2133 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink V1.0-L16-01Re-entered 2022Starlink V1.0-L16-25NORAD 47373Starlink V1.0-L16-26Re-entered 2026Starlink V1.0-L16-27NORAD 47375Starlink V1.0-L16-28NORAD 47376Starlink V1.0-L16-29NORAD 47377Starlink V1.0-L16-30NORAD 47378Starlink V1.0-L16-31NORAD 47379
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-16.