Starlink Group 4-11-26
Re-entered 21 Jun 2026Starlink Group 4-11-26 (NORAD 51793, COSPAR 2022-017AB) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jun 2026, launched on 25 Feb 2022 on the Starlink Group 4-11 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 297 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 4-11-26?
Starlink Group 4-11-26 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Jun 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2022. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Starlink Group 4-11-26 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink Group 4-11-26 re-entered on 21 Jun 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink Group 4-11-26 operational?
Starlink Group 4-11-26 was operational for roughly 2 months, from 24 Jan 2026 to 1 Apr 2026.
Who operated and built Starlink Group 4-11-26?
Starlink Group 4-11-26 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).