Starlink V1.0-L6-29
Re-entered 19 Sep 2024Starlink V1.0-L6-29 (NORAD 45559, COSPAR 2020-025AE) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Sep 2024, launched on 22 Apr 2020 on the Starlink V1.0-L6 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-L6-29?
Starlink V1.0-L6-29 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Sep 2024, 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 V1.0-L6-29 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink V1.0-L6-29 re-entered on 19 Sep 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink V1.0-L6-29 operational?
Starlink V1.0-L6-29 was operational for roughly 4 months, from 12 Mar 2024 to 12 Jul 2024.
Who operated and built Starlink V1.0-L6-29?
Starlink V1.0-L6-29 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).