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Starlink V1.0-L27-03

Re-entered 15 May 2024

Starlink V1.0-L27-03 (NORAD 48430, COSPAR 2021-040C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 May 2024, launched on 9 May 2021 on the Starlink V1.0-L27 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

Launched9 May 2021 · on the Starlink V1.0-L27 mission
Operational3 Mar 2024 · entered service
Retired12 May 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered15 May 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID48430
COSPAR2021-040C
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0V2
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude260 × 279 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink V1.0-L27-03?

Starlink V1.0-L27-03 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 May 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-L27-03 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink V1.0-L27-03 re-entered on 15 May 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink V1.0-L27-03 operational?

Starlink V1.0-L27-03 was operational for roughly 2 months, from 3 Mar 2024 to 12 May 2024.

Who operated and built Starlink V1.0-L27-03?

Starlink V1.0-L27-03 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink V1.0-L27-01NORAD 48428Starlink V1.0-L27-25NORAD 48452Starlink V1.0-L27-26NORAD 48453Starlink V1.0-L27-27NORAD 48454Starlink V1.0-L27-28NORAD 48455Starlink V1.0-L27-29Re-entered 2024Starlink V1.0-L27-30Re-entered 2021Starlink V1.0-L27-31NORAD 48458
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.