Starlink Group 4-10-24
Re-entered 25 Sep 2025Starlink 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.
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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).