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Starlink Group 4-26-41

Re-entered 28 Dec 2024

Starlink Group 4-26-41 (NORAD 53428, COSPAR 2022-097AS) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Dec 2024, launched on 10 Aug 2022 on the Starlink Group 4-26 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.

2022
launched
2024
re-entered
2
years on orbit
297
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched10 Aug 2022 · on the Starlink Group 4-26 mission
Operational5 Nov 2024 · entered service
Retired19 Dec 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered28 Dec 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID53428
COSPAR2022-097AS
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass297 kg (275 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.5 G4
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude231 × 333 km
Inclination53.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 4-26-41?

Starlink Group 4-26-41 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Dec 2024, 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 4-26-41 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 4-26-41 re-entered on 28 Dec 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink Group 4-26-41 operational?

Starlink Group 4-26-41 was operational for roughly 1 months, from 5 Nov 2024 to 19 Dec 2024.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 4-26-41?

Starlink Group 4-26-41 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 4-26-01NORAD 53388Starlink Group 4-26-25NORAD 53412Starlink Group 4-26-26NORAD 53413Starlink Group 4-26-27NORAD 53414Starlink Group 4-26-28NORAD 53415Starlink Group 4-26-29NORAD 53416Starlink Group 4-26-30NORAD 53417Starlink Group 4-26-31NORAD 53418
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.