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Starlink V1.0-L19-50

Re-entered 14 Jul 2023

Starlink V1.0-L19-50 (NORAD 47669, COSPAR 2021-012BB) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jul 2023, 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
2023
re-entered
2
years on orbit
260
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched16 Feb 2021 · on the Starlink V1.0-L19 mission
Operational9 Apr 2022 · entered service
Retired9 Apr 2022 · end of operational service
Re-entered14 Jul 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID47669
COSPAR2021-012BB
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0V2
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude256 × 279 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink V1.0-L19-50?

Starlink V1.0-L19-50 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jul 2023, 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-L19-50 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink V1.0-L19-50 re-entered on 14 Jul 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink V1.0-L19-50?

Starlink V1.0-L19-50 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-L19-28Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L19-29NORAD 47648Starlink V1.0-L19-30Re-entered 2026Starlink V1.0-L19-31NORAD 47650
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.