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Starlink 1741

Re-entered 3 Jul 2026

Starlink 1741 (NORAD 46567, COSPAR 2020-070AM) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jul 2026, launched on 6 Oct 2020 on the Starlink V1.0-L12 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink V1.0-L12-51. 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

Launched6 Oct 2020 · on the Starlink V1.0-L12 mission
Operational17 Oct 2025 · entered service
Retired1 Nov 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered3 Jul 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID46567
COSPAR2020-070AM
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass260 kg (248 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.0V1
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude257 × 272 km
Inclination53.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink 1741?

Starlink 1741 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jul 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 1741 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink 1741 re-entered on 3 Jul 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink 1741?

Starlink 1741 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink V1.0-L12-02Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L12-15Re-entered 2026Starlink V1.0-L12-18Re-entered 2026Starlink V1.0-L12-19Re-entered 2026Starlink V1.0-L12-20Re-entered 2026Starlink V1.0-L12-37Re-entered 2023Starlink V1.0-L12-39Re-entered 2025Starlink V1.0-L12-41Re-entered 2026
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-16.