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Starlink TSP2-01

Re-entered 30 Aug 2024

Starlink TSP2-01 (NORAD 48879, COSPAR 2021-059A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Aug 2024, launched on 30 Jun 2021 on the Transporter-2 mission. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 1.0 G3 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

Launched30 Jun 2021 · on the Transporter-2 mission
Operational25 Jun 2024 · entered service
Retired28 Aug 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered30 Aug 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID48879
COSPAR2021-059A
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0 G3
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude515 × 536 km
Inclination97.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink TSP2-01?

Starlink TSP2-01 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 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 TSP2-01 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink TSP2-01 re-entered on 30 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink TSP2-01 operational?

Starlink TSP2-01 was operational for roughly 2 months, from 25 Jun 2024 to 28 Aug 2024.

Who operated and built Starlink TSP2-01?

Starlink TSP2-01 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

LINCS BRe-entered 2025SpaceBEE 111Re-entered 2024Nusat-19Re-entered 2024Umbra-SAR 2001Re-entered 2024Mandrake 2ANORAD 48907Mandrake 2BNORAD 48908PACE-1NORAD 48909GNOMES-2Re-entered 2024
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.