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Starlink V1.0-L19-59

Re-entered 31 Oct 2021

Starlink V1.0-L19-59 (NORAD 47678, COSPAR 2021-012BL) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Oct 2021, 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
2021
re-entered
0
years on orbit
260
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched16 Feb 2021 · on the Starlink V1.0-L19 mission
Operational25 Oct 2021 · entered service
Retired25 Oct 2021 · end of operational service
Re-entered31 Oct 2021 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID47678
COSPAR2021-012BL
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0V2
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude255 × 279 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink V1.0-L19-59?

Starlink V1.0-L19-59 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Oct 2021, 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-L19-59 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink V1.0-L19-59 re-entered on 31 Oct 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink V1.0-L19-59?

Starlink V1.0-L19-59 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.