Starlink V1.0-L1-34
Re-entered 7 Sep 2024Starlink V1.0-L1-34 (NORAD 44746, COSPAR 2019-074AK) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Sep 2024, launched on 11 Nov 2019 on the Starlink V1.0-L1 mission. 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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What happened to Starlink V1.0-L1-34?
Starlink V1.0-L1-34 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Sep 2024, 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 V1.0-L1-34 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink V1.0-L1-34 re-entered on 7 Sep 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink V1.0-L1-34 operational?
Starlink V1.0-L1-34 was operational for roughly 2 months, from 1 May 2024 to 29 Jun 2024.
Who operated and built Starlink V1.0-L1-34?
Starlink V1.0-L1-34 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).