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Starlink Group 4-31-33

Re-entered 24 Jun 2024

Starlink Group 4-31-33 (NORAD 54189, COSPAR 2022-141AJ) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Jun 2024, launched on 28 Oct 2022 on the Starlink Group 4-31 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
2024
re-entered
2
years on orbit
305
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched28 Oct 2022 · on the Starlink Group 4-31 mission
Operational2 Jun 2024 · entered service
Retired20 Jun 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered24 Jun 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID54189
COSPAR2022-141AJ
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass305 kg (290 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.5 G4
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude230 × 336 km
Inclination53.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 4-31-33?

Starlink Group 4-31-33 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Jun 2024, 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 4-31-33 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 4-31-33 re-entered on 24 Jun 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 4-31-33?

Starlink Group 4-31-33 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 4-31-01NORAD 54157Starlink Group 4-31-25NORAD 54181Starlink Group 4-31-26NORAD 54182Starlink Group 4-31-27NORAD 54183Starlink Group 4-31-28NORAD 54184Starlink Group 4-31-29NORAD 54185Starlink Group 4-31-30Re-entered 2025Starlink Group 4-31-31NORAD 54187
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.