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Starlink Group 4-36-30

Re-entered 20 Jun 2026

Starlink Group 4-36-30 (NORAD 54080, COSPAR 2022-136AF) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Jun 2026, launched on 20 Oct 2022 on the Starlink Group 4-36 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
2026
re-entered
4
years on orbit
305
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched20 Oct 2022 · on the Starlink Group 4-36 mission
Operational7 Apr 2026 · entered service
Retired6 Jun 2026 · end of operational service
Re-entered20 Jun 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID54080
COSPAR2022-136AF
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass305 kg (290 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.5 G4
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude232 × 333 km
Inclination53.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 4-36-30?

Starlink Group 4-36-30 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Jun 2026, 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 4-36-30 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 4-36-30 re-entered on 20 Jun 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink Group 4-36-30 operational?

Starlink Group 4-36-30 was operational for roughly 2 months, from 7 Apr 2026 to 6 Jun 2026.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 4-36-30?

Starlink Group 4-36-30 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 4-36-01NORAD 54051Starlink Group 4-36-25NORAD 54075Starlink Group 4-36-26NORAD 54076Starlink Group 4-36-27NORAD 54077Starlink Group 4-36-28Re-entered 2025Starlink Group 4-36-29NORAD 54079Starlink Group 4-36-31Re-entered 2025Starlink Group 4-36-32NORAD 54082
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.