Starlink 1820
Re-entered 5 Apr 2026Starlink 1820 (NORAD 46717, COSPAR 2020-073AZ) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Apr 2026, launched on 18 Oct 2020 on the Starlink V1.0-L13 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink V1.0-L13-48. 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 1820?
Starlink 1820 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 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 1820 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink 1820 re-entered on 5 Apr 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink 1820 operational?
Starlink 1820 was operational for roughly 11 months, from 14 Feb 2025 to 28 Jan 2026.
Who operated and built Starlink 1820?
Starlink 1820 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).