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Starlink Group 4-1-1

Re-entered 24 Jun 2026

Starlink Group 4-1-1 (NORAD 49408, COSPAR 2021-104A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Jun 2026, launched on 13 Nov 2021 on the Starlink Group 4-1 mission. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 1.5 G4 programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starlink bus, with a mass of 290 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
290
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched13 Nov 2021 · on the Starlink Group 4-1 mission
Operational16 Feb 2026 · entered service
Retired16 Feb 2026 · end of operational service
Re-entered24 Jun 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID49408
COSPAR2021-104A
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass290 kg (270 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.5 G4
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude223 × 330 km
Inclination53.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 4-1-1?

Starlink Group 4-1-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Jun 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 Group 4-1-1 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 4-1-1 re-entered on 24 Jun 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 4-1-1?

Starlink Group 4-1-1 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 4-1-25NORAD 49432Starlink Group 4-1-26NORAD 49433Starlink Group 4-1-27NORAD 49434Starlink Group 4-1-28NORAD 49435Starlink Group 4-1-29NORAD 49436Starlink Group 4-1-30NORAD 49437Starlink Group 4-1-31NORAD 49438Starlink Group 4-1-32Re-entered 2024
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.