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Starlink 2619

Re-entered 23 Jan 2026

Starlink 2619 (NORAD 48475, COSPAR 2021-040AZ) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Jan 2026, launched on 9 May 2021 on the Starlink V1.0-L27 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink V1.0-L27-48. 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
2026
re-entered
5
years on orbit
260
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched9 May 2021 · on the Starlink V1.0-L27 mission
Operational24 Sep 2024 · entered service
Retired24 Sep 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered23 Jan 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID48475
COSPAR2021-040AZ
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 2619?

Starlink 2619 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Jan 2026, 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 2619 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink 2619 re-entered on 23 Jan 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink 2619?

Starlink 2619 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 2026-09-16.