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Starlink Group 4-10-24

Re-entered 25 Sep 2025

Starlink Group 4-10-24 (NORAD 51979, COSPAR 2022-025Z) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Sep 2025, launched on 9 Mar 2022 on the Starlink Group 4-10 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
2025
re-entered
3
years on orbit
297
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched9 Mar 2022 · on the Starlink Group 4-10 mission
Operational15 Jul 2025 · entered service
Retired14 Sep 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered25 Sep 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID51979
COSPAR2022-025Z
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass297 kg (275 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.5 G4
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude300 × 311 km
Inclination53.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 4-10-24?

Starlink Group 4-10-24 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Sep 2025, 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 4-10-24 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 4-10-24 re-entered on 25 Sep 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink Group 4-10-24 operational?

Starlink Group 4-10-24 was operational for roughly 2 months, from 15 Jul 2025 to 14 Sep 2025.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 4-10-24?

Starlink Group 4-10-24 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 4-10-01NORAD 51956Starlink Group 4-10-25NORAD 51980Starlink Group 4-10-26NORAD 51981Starlink Group 4-10-27Re-entered 2024Starlink Group 4-10-28NORAD 51983Starlink Group 4-10-29NORAD 51984Starlink Group 4-10-30NORAD 51985Starlink Group 4-10-31NORAD 51986
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.