Starlink 1645
Re-entered 14 Apr 2026Starlink 1645 (NORAD 47622, COSPAR 2021-012C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Apr 2026, launched on 16 Feb 2021 on the Starlink V1.0-L19 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink V1.0-L19-03. 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.
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What happened to Starlink 1645?
Starlink 1645 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Apr 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 1645 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink 1645 re-entered on 14 Apr 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink 1645 operational?
Starlink 1645 was operational for roughly 5 months, from 10 Oct 2025 to 19 Mar 2026.
Who operated and built Starlink 1645?
Starlink 1645 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).