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Starlink 3763

Re-entered 1 Feb 2026

Starlink 3763 (NORAD 52556, COSPAR 2022-051Z) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Feb 2026, launched on 13 May 2022 on the Starlink Group 4-13 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink Group 4-13-24. 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.

2022
launched
2026
re-entered
4
years on orbit
297
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched13 May 2022 · on the Starlink Group 4-13 mission
Operational30 Jul 2024 · entered service
Retired30 May 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered1 Feb 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID52556
COSPAR2022-051Z
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass297 kg (275 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.5 G4
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude304 × 314 km
Inclination53.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink 3763?

Starlink 3763 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Feb 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 3763 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink 3763 re-entered on 1 Feb 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink 3763 operational?

Starlink 3763 was operational for roughly 10 months, from 30 Jul 2024 to 30 May 2025.

Who operated and built Starlink 3763?

Starlink 3763 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 4-13-01Re-entered 2025Starlink Group 4-13-25NORAD 52557Starlink Group 4-13-26Re-entered 2025Starlink Group 4-13-27NORAD 52559Starlink Group 4-13-28NORAD 52560Starlink Group 4-13-29NORAD 52561Starlink Group 4-13-30NORAD 52562Starlink Group 4-13-31NORAD 52563
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-16.