Starlink 4463
Re-entered 7 Feb 2026Starlink 4463 (NORAD 53659, COSPAR 2022-105M) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Feb 2026, launched on 31 Aug 2022 on the Starlink Group 3-4 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink Group 3-4-12. 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 4463?
Starlink 4463 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 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 4463 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink 4463 re-entered on 7 Feb 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink 4463 operational?
Starlink 4463 was operational for roughly 3 months, from 10 Oct 2025 to 22 Jan 2026.
Who operated and built Starlink 4463?
Starlink 4463 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).