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Starlink Group 4-4-41

Re-entered 20 May 2024

Starlink Group 4-4-41 (NORAD 50196, COSPAR 2021-125AS) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 May 2024, launched on 18 Dec 2021 on the Starlink Group 4-4 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

Launched18 Dec 2021 · on the Starlink Group 4-4 mission
Operational28 Feb 2024 · entered service
Retired28 Feb 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered20 May 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID50196
COSPAR2021-125AS
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass290 kg (270 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.5 G4
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude210 × 340 km
Inclination53.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 4-4-41?

Starlink Group 4-4-41 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 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 Group 4-4-41 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 4-4-41 re-entered on 20 May 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 4-4-41?

Starlink Group 4-4-41 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 4-4-01Re-entered 2025Starlink Group 4-4-25NORAD 50180Starlink Group 4-4-26NORAD 50181Starlink Group 4-4-27NORAD 50182Starlink Group 4-4-28NORAD 50183Starlink Group 4-4-29Re-entered 2021Starlink Group 4-4-30NORAD 50185Starlink Group 4-4-31NORAD 50186
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.