Starlink Group 4-3-8
Re-entered 27 Apr 2024Starlink Group 4-3-8 (NORAD 49731, COSPAR 2021-115H) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Apr 2024, launched on 2 Dec 2021 on the Starlink Group 4-3 mission. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 1.5 G4 programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starlink bus, with a mass of 290 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 Group 4-3-8?
Starlink Group 4-3-8 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Apr 2024, 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 Group 4-3-8 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink Group 4-3-8 re-entered on 27 Apr 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink Group 4-3-8 operational?
Starlink Group 4-3-8 was operational for roughly 2 months, from 6 Jan 2024 to 18 Mar 2024.
Who operated and built Starlink Group 4-3-8?
Starlink Group 4-3-8 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).