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Starlink V1.0-L17-30

Re-entered 3 Aug 2024

Starlink V1.0-L17-30 (NORAD 47751, COSPAR 2021-017AF) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Aug 2024, launched on 4 Mar 2021 on the Starlink V1.0-L17 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
2024
re-entered
3
years on orbit
260
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched4 Mar 2021 · on the Starlink V1.0-L17 mission
Operational10 Mar 2024 · entered service
Retired10 Mar 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered3 Aug 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID47751
COSPAR2021-017AF
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0V2
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude261 × 283 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink V1.0-L17-30?

Starlink V1.0-L17-30 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Aug 2024, 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-L17-30 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink V1.0-L17-30 re-entered on 3 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink V1.0-L17-30?

Starlink V1.0-L17-30 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink V1.0-L17-01NORAD 47722Starlink V1.0-L17-25NORAD 47746Starlink V1.0-L17-26NORAD 47747Starlink V1.0-L17-27Re-entered 2026Starlink V1.0-L17-28Re-entered 2026Starlink V1.0-L17-29NORAD 47750Starlink V1.0-L17-31NORAD 47752Starlink V1.0-L17-32NORAD 47753
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.