Starlink 1677
Re-entered 22 Jun 2026Starlink 1677 (NORAD 46576, COSPAR 2020-070AW) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Jun 2026, launched on 6 Oct 2020 on the Starlink V1.0-L12 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink V1.0-L12-16. 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Starlink 1677?
Starlink 1677 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Jun 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 1677 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink 1677 re-entered on 22 Jun 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink 1677 operational?
Starlink 1677 was operational for roughly 5 months, from 14 Oct 2025 to 2 Mar 2026.
Who operated and built Starlink 1677?
Starlink 1677 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).