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Starlink Group 4-13-15

Re-entered 23 Apr 2025

Starlink Group 4-13-15 (NORAD 52547, COSPAR 2022-051Q) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Apr 2025, launched on 13 May 2022 on the Starlink Group 4-13 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

Launched13 May 2022 · on the Starlink Group 4-13 mission
Operational8 Dec 2024 · entered service
Retired25 Feb 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered23 Apr 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID52547
COSPAR2022-051Q
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass297 kg (275 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.5 G4
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude304 × 314 km
Inclination53.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 4-13-15?

Starlink Group 4-13-15 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Apr 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 4-13-15 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 4-13-15 re-entered on 23 Apr 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink Group 4-13-15 operational?

Starlink Group 4-13-15 was operational for roughly 3 months, from 8 Dec 2024 to 25 Feb 2025.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 4-13-15?

Starlink Group 4-13-15 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 4-13-01Re-entered 2025Starlink Group 4-13-25NORAD 52557Starlink Group 4-13-26Re-entered 2025Starlink Group 4-13-27NORAD 52559Starlink Group 4-13-28NORAD 52560Starlink Group 4-13-29NORAD 52561Starlink Group 4-13-30NORAD 52562Starlink Group 4-13-31NORAD 52563
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.