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Starlink Group 4-3-3

Re-entered 14 Sep 2024

Starlink Group 4-3-3 (NORAD 49726, COSPAR 2021-115C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Sep 2024, launched on 2 Dec 2021 on the Starlink Group 4-3 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
2024
re-entered
3
years on orbit
290
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched2 Dec 2021 · on the Starlink Group 4-3 mission
Operational5 Nov 2023 · entered service
Retired18 Nov 2023 · end of operational service
Re-entered14 Sep 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID49726
COSPAR2021-115C
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass290 kg (270 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.5 G4
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude424 × 440 km
Inclination53.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 4-3-3?

Starlink Group 4-3-3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Sep 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 Group 4-3-3 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 4-3-3 re-entered on 14 Sep 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 4-3-3?

Starlink Group 4-3-3 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 4-3-1NORAD 49724Starlink Group 4-3-25NORAD 49748Starlink Group 4-3-26NORAD 49749Starlink Group 4-3-27NORAD 49750Starlink Group 4-3-28NORAD 49751Starlink Group 4-3-29NORAD 49752Starlink Group 4-3-30NORAD 49753Starlink Group 4-3-31NORAD 49754
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.