Starlink 1294
Re-entered 3 Mar 2026Starlink 1294 (NORAD 45551, COSPAR 2020-025W) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Mar 2026, launched on 22 Apr 2020 on the Starlink V1.0-L6 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink V1.0-L6-21. 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 1294?
Starlink 1294 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Mar 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2020. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Starlink 1294 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink 1294 re-entered on 3 Mar 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink 1294 operational?
Starlink 1294 was operational for roughly 13 months, from 17 Jan 2025 to 23 Feb 2026.
Who operated and built Starlink 1294?
Starlink 1294 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).