Starlink 1031
Re-entered 9 Apr 2026Starlink 1031 (NORAD 44736, COSPAR 2019-074Z) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Apr 2026, launched on 11 Nov 2019 on the Starlink V1.0-L1 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink V1.0-L1-24. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 1.0 programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starlink bus, with a mass of 260 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Starlink 1031?
Starlink 1031 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Apr 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2019. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Starlink 1031 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink 1031 re-entered on 9 Apr 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink 1031 operational?
Starlink 1031 was operational for roughly 9 months, from 30 Apr 2025 to 23 Jan 2026.
Who operated and built Starlink 1031?
Starlink 1031 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).