Starlink 1964
Re-entered 29 Jun 2026Starlink 1964 (NORAD 47565, COSPAR 2021-009T) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jun 2026, launched on 4 Feb 2021 on the Starlink V1.0-L18 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink V1.0-L18-18. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 1.0V2 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.
Lifecycle
Specifications
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Starlink 1964?
Starlink 1964 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jun 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2021. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Starlink 1964 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink 1964 re-entered on 29 Jun 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Starlink 1964?
Starlink 1964 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).