Starlink Group 3-3-32
Re-entered 20 Apr 2026Starlink Group 3-3-32 (NORAD 53496, COSPAR 2022-099AH) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Apr 2026, launched on 12 Aug 2022 on the Starlink Group 3-3 mission. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 1.5 G3 programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starlink bus, with a mass of 300 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 3-3-32?
Starlink Group 3-3-32 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Apr 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 3-3-32 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink Group 3-3-32 re-entered on 20 Apr 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink Group 3-3-32 operational?
Starlink Group 3-3-32 was operational for roughly 9 months, from 25 Jun 2025 to 13 Mar 2026.
Who operated and built Starlink Group 3-3-32?
Starlink Group 3-3-32 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).