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Starlink 1567

Re-entered 10 May 2026

Starlink 1567 (NORAD 46038, COSPAR 2020-055M) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 May 2026, launched on 7 Aug 2020 on the Starlink V1.0-L9/BSky mission. It is catalogued as Starlink V1.0-L9-40. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 1.0V1 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.

2020
launched
2026
re-entered
6
years on orbit
260
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched7 Aug 2020 · on the Starlink V1.0-L9/BSky mission
Operational2 Mar 2026 · entered service
Retired15 Apr 2026 · end of operational service
Re-entered10 May 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID46038
COSPAR2020-055M
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0V1
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude412 × 418 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink 1567?

Starlink 1567 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 May 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 1567 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink 1567 re-entered on 10 May 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink 1567 operational?

Starlink 1567 was operational for roughly 1 months, from 2 Mar 2026 to 15 Apr 2026.

Who operated and built Starlink 1567?

Starlink 1567 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink V1.0-L9-03NORAD 46027Starlink V1.0-L9-18NORAD 46051Starlink V1.0-L9-19Re-entered 2026Starlink V1.0-L9-21NORAD 46053Starlink V1.0-L9-23NORAD 46054Starlink V1.0-L9-27NORAD 46055Starlink V1.0-L9-34Re-entered 2023Starlink V1.0-L9-35Re-entered 2021
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-16.