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Starlink Group 4-27-47

Re-entered 31 Oct 2025

Starlink Group 4-27-47 (NORAD 53573, COSPAR 2022-101AY) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Oct 2025, launched on 19 Aug 2022 on the Starlink Group 4-27 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 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

Launched19 Aug 2022 · on the Starlink Group 4-27 mission
Operational7 Sep 2025 · entered service
Retired19 Oct 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered31 Oct 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID53573
COSPAR2022-101AY
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass300 kg (290 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.5 G4
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude231 × 336 km
Inclination53.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 4-27-47?

Starlink Group 4-27-47 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 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 4-27-47 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 4-27-47 re-entered on 31 Oct 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink Group 4-27-47 operational?

Starlink Group 4-27-47 was operational for roughly 1 months, from 7 Sep 2025 to 19 Oct 2025.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 4-27-47?

Starlink Group 4-27-47 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 4-27-01Re-entered 2025Starlink Group 4-27-25NORAD 53551Starlink Group 4-27-26NORAD 53552Starlink Group 4-27-27NORAD 53553Starlink Group 4-27-28NORAD 53554Starlink Group 4-27-29NORAD 53555Starlink Group 4-27-30NORAD 53556Starlink Group 4-27-31NORAD 53557
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.