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Starlink Group 4-11-27

Re-entered 20 Jul 2026

Starlink Group 4-11-27 (NORAD 51794, COSPAR 2022-017AC) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Jul 2026, launched on 25 Feb 2022 on the Starlink Group 4-11 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
2026
re-entered
4
years on orbit
297
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched25 Feb 2022 · on the Starlink Group 4-11 mission
Operational18 Apr 2026 · entered service
Retired5 Jun 2026 · end of operational service
Re-entered20 Jul 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID51794
COSPAR2022-017AC
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass297 kg (275 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.5 G4
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude303 × 313 km
Inclination53.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 4-11-27?

Starlink Group 4-11-27 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Jul 2026, 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 4-11-27 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 4-11-27 re-entered on 20 Jul 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink Group 4-11-27 operational?

Starlink Group 4-11-27 was operational for roughly 2 months, from 18 Apr 2026 to 5 Jun 2026.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 4-11-27?

Starlink Group 4-11-27 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 4-11-01NORAD 51768Starlink Group 4-11-25NORAD 51792Starlink Group 4-11-26Re-entered 2026Starlink Group 4-11-28NORAD 51795Starlink Group 4-11-29Re-entered 2024Starlink Group 4-11-30Re-entered 2024Starlink Group 4-11-31NORAD 51798Starlink Group 4-11-32NORAD 51799
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.