Starlink 1742
Re-entered 16 Apr 2026Starlink 1742 (NORAD 46376, COSPAR 2020-062BD) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Apr 2026, launched on 3 Sep 2020 on the Starlink V1.0-L11 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink V1.0-L11-42. 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.
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What happened to Starlink 1742?
Starlink 1742 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Apr 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 1742 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink 1742 re-entered on 16 Apr 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink 1742 operational?
Starlink 1742 was operational for roughly 10 months, from 30 Jan 2025 to 9 Dec 2025.
Who operated and built Starlink 1742?
Starlink 1742 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).