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Starlink Group 4-37-12

Re-entered 3 Jan 2025

Starlink Group 4-37-12 (NORAD 54769, COSPAR 2022-175M) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jan 2025, launched on 17 Dec 2022 on the Starlink Group 4-37 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

Launched17 Dec 2022 · on the Starlink Group 4-37 mission
Operational10 Nov 2024 · entered service
Retired24 Dec 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered3 Jan 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID54769
COSPAR2022-175M
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass305 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 4-37-12?

Starlink Group 4-37-12 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jan 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 4-37-12 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 4-37-12 re-entered on 3 Jan 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink Group 4-37-12 operational?

Starlink Group 4-37-12 was operational for roughly 1 months, from 10 Nov 2024 to 24 Dec 2024.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 4-37-12?

Starlink Group 4-37-12 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 4-37-01NORAD 54758Starlink Group 4-37-25Re-entered 2024Starlink Group 4-37-26NORAD 54783Starlink Group 4-37-27NORAD 54784Starlink Group 4-37-28NORAD 54785Starlink Group 4-37-29Re-entered 2024Starlink Group 4-37-30NORAD 54787Starlink Group 4-37-31NORAD 54788
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.