Starlink 3262
Re-entered 25 Feb 2026Starlink 3262 (NORAD 50207, COSPAR 2021-125BD) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Feb 2026, launched on 18 Dec 2021 on the Starlink Group 4-4 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink Group 4-4-52. 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 3262?
Starlink 3262 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Feb 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 3262 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink 3262 re-entered on 25 Feb 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink 3262 operational?
Starlink 3262 was operational for roughly 2 months, from 30 Dec 2025 to 14 Feb 2026.
Who operated and built Starlink 3262?
Starlink 3262 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).