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Starlink Group 4-6-19

Re-entered 4 Jul 2024

Starlink Group 4-6-19 (NORAD 51122, COSPAR 2022-005U) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Jul 2024, launched on 19 Jan 2022 on the Starlink Group 4-6 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 297 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.

2022
launched
2024
re-entered
2
years on orbit
297
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched19 Jan 2022 · on the Starlink Group 4-6 mission
Operational27 Mar 2024 · entered service
Retired1 Jul 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered4 Jul 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID51122
COSPAR2022-005U
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass297 kg (275 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.5 G4
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude209 × 340 km
Inclination53.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 4-6-19?

Starlink Group 4-6-19 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Jul 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2022. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Starlink Group 4-6-19 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 4-6-19 re-entered on 4 Jul 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink Group 4-6-19 operational?

Starlink Group 4-6-19 was operational for roughly 3 months, from 27 Mar 2024 to 1 Jul 2024.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 4-6-19?

Starlink Group 4-6-19 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 4-6-01NORAD 51104Starlink Group 4-6-25NORAD 51128Starlink Group 4-6-26NORAD 51129Starlink Group 4-6-27NORAD 51130Starlink Group 4-6-28NORAD 51131Starlink Group 4-6-29NORAD 51132Starlink Group 4-6-30NORAD 51133Starlink Group 4-6-31Re-entered 2025
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.