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Starlink V1.0-L19-28

Re-entered 3 Jul 2025

Starlink V1.0-L19-28 (NORAD 47647, COSPAR 2021-012AD) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jul 2025, launched on 16 Feb 2021 on the Starlink V1.0-L19 mission. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 1.0V2 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
2025
re-entered
4
years on orbit
260
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched16 Feb 2021 · on the Starlink V1.0-L19 mission
Operational28 Mar 2025 · entered service
Retired25 Jun 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered3 Jul 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID47647
COSPAR2021-012AD
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0V2
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude281 × 287 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink V1.0-L19-28?

Starlink V1.0-L19-28 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jul 2025, 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 V1.0-L19-28 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink V1.0-L19-28 re-entered on 3 Jul 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink V1.0-L19-28 operational?

Starlink V1.0-L19-28 was operational for roughly 3 months, from 28 Mar 2025 to 25 Jun 2025.

Who operated and built Starlink V1.0-L19-28?

Starlink V1.0-L19-28 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink V1.0-L19-01Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L19-25Re-entered 2024Starlink V1.0-L19-26Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L19-27Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L19-29NORAD 47648Starlink V1.0-L19-30Re-entered 2026Starlink V1.0-L19-31NORAD 47650Starlink V1.0-L19-32Re-entered 2025
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.