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Starlink Group 4-2-14

Re-entered 23 Aug 2025

Starlink Group 4-2-14 (NORAD 53786, COSPAR 2022-111P) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Aug 2025, launched on 11 Sep 2022 on the Starlink Group 4-2/BW3 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 305 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
305
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched11 Sep 2022 · on the Starlink Group 4-2/BW3 mission
Operational7 Feb 2025 · entered service
Retired23 Jun 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered23 Aug 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID53786
COSPAR2022-111P
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass305 kg (290 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.5 G4
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude324 × 334 km
Inclination53.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 4-2-14?

Starlink Group 4-2-14 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Aug 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 4-2-14 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 4-2-14 re-entered on 23 Aug 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink Group 4-2-14 operational?

Starlink Group 4-2-14 was operational for roughly 4 months, from 7 Feb 2025 to 23 Jun 2025.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 4-2-14?

Starlink Group 4-2-14 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 4-2-01NORAD 53773Starlink Group 4-2-25NORAD 53797Starlink Group 4-2-26NORAD 53798Starlink Group 4-2-27NORAD 53799Starlink Group 4-2-28NORAD 53800Starlink Group 4-2-29NORAD 53801Starlink Group 4-2-30NORAD 53802Starlink Group 4-2-31NORAD 53803
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.