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Starlink Group 4-19-45

Re-entered 17 Oct 2025

Starlink Group 4-19-45 (NORAD 52874, COSPAR 2022-062AW) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Oct 2025, launched on 17 Jun 2022 on the Starlink Group 4-19 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

Launched17 Jun 2022 · on the Starlink Group 4-19 mission
Operational1 Jul 2025 · entered service
Retired6 Oct 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered17 Oct 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID52874
COSPAR2022-062AW
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass297 kg (275 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.5 G4
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude253 × 327 km
Inclination53.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 4-19-45?

Starlink Group 4-19-45 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Oct 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 4-19-45 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 4-19-45 re-entered on 17 Oct 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink Group 4-19-45 operational?

Starlink Group 4-19-45 was operational for roughly 3 months, from 1 Jul 2025 to 6 Oct 2025.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 4-19-45?

Starlink Group 4-19-45 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 4-19-01NORAD 52830Starlink Group 4-19-25NORAD 52854Starlink Group 4-19-26NORAD 52855Starlink Group 4-19-27NORAD 52856Starlink Group 4-19-28NORAD 52857Starlink Group 4-19-29NORAD 52858Starlink Group 4-19-30NORAD 52859Starlink Group 4-19-31NORAD 52860
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.