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Starlink V1.0-L24-33

Re-entered 21 Jul 2024

Starlink V1.0-L24-33 (NORAD 48307, COSPAR 2021-036AH) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jul 2024, launched on 29 Apr 2021 on the Starlink V1.0-L24 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

Launched29 Apr 2021 · on the Starlink V1.0-L24 mission
Operational18 May 2024 · entered service
Retired28 Jun 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered21 Jul 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID48307
COSPAR2021-036AH
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0V2
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude257 × 281 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink V1.0-L24-33?

Starlink V1.0-L24-33 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jul 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-L24-33 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink V1.0-L24-33 re-entered on 21 Jul 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink V1.0-L24-33 operational?

Starlink V1.0-L24-33 was operational for roughly 1 months, from 18 May 2024 to 28 Jun 2024.

Who operated and built Starlink V1.0-L24-33?

Starlink V1.0-L24-33 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink V1.0-L24-02NORAD 48276Starlink V1.0-L24-26NORAD 48300Starlink V1.0-L24-27NORAD 48301Starlink V1.0-L24-28Re-entered 2024Starlink V1.0-L24-29NORAD 48303Starlink V1.0-L24-30NORAD 48304Starlink V1.0-L24-31NORAD 48305Starlink V1.0-L24-32NORAD 48306
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.