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Starlink V1.0-L22-28

Re-entered 16 Jan 2022

Starlink V1.0-L22-28 (NORAD 48004, COSPAR 2021-024AD) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jan 2022, launched on 24 Mar 2021 on the Starlink V1.0-L22 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
2022
re-entered
1
year on orbit
260
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched24 Mar 2021 · on the Starlink V1.0-L22 mission
Operational13 Jan 2022 · entered service
Retired13 Jan 2022 · end of operational service
Re-entered16 Jan 2022 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID48004
COSPAR2021-024AD
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0V2
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude291 × 292 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink V1.0-L22-28?

Starlink V1.0-L22-28 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Jan 2022, 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-L22-28 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink V1.0-L22-28 re-entered on 16 Jan 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink V1.0-L22-28?

Starlink V1.0-L22-28 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink V1.0-L22-01Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L22-25Re-entered 2021Starlink V1.0-L22-26Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L22-27Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L22-29Re-entered 2024Starlink V1.0-L22-30Re-entered 2021Starlink V1.0-L22-31Re-entered 2021Starlink V1.0-L22-32Re-entered 2025
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.