Starlink 1931
Re-entered 27 Jun 2026Starlink 1931 (NORAD 46790, COSPAR 2020-074BD) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Jun 2026, launched on 24 Oct 2020 on the Starlink V1.0-L14 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink V1.0-L14-43. 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 1931?
Starlink 1931 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 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 1931 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink 1931 re-entered on 27 Jun 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Starlink 1931?
Starlink 1931 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).