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Starlink Group 3-3-46

Re-entered 13 Apr 2025

Starlink Group 3-3-46 (NORAD 53510, COSPAR 2022-099AX) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Apr 2025, launched on 12 Aug 2022 on the Starlink Group 3-3 mission. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 1.5 G3 programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starlink bus, with a mass of 300 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
300
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched12 Aug 2022 · on the Starlink Group 3-3 mission
Operational11 Feb 2025 · entered service
Retired3 Apr 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered13 Apr 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID53510
COSPAR2022-099AX
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass300 kg (275 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.5 G3
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude306 × 319 km
Inclination97.7°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 3-3-46?

Starlink Group 3-3-46 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 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 3-3-46 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 3-3-46 re-entered on 13 Apr 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink Group 3-3-46 operational?

Starlink Group 3-3-46 was operational for roughly 2 months, from 11 Feb 2025 to 3 Apr 2025.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 3-3-46?

Starlink Group 3-3-46 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 3-3-01NORAD 53465Starlink Group 3-3-25NORAD 53489Starlink Group 3-3-26NORAD 53490Starlink Group 3-3-27NORAD 53491Starlink Group 3-3-28NORAD 53492Starlink Group 3-3-29Re-entered 2026Starlink Group 3-3-30NORAD 53494Starlink Group 3-3-31NORAD 53495
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.