Starlink Group 3-4-42
Re-entered 23 Apr 2025Starlink Group 3-4-42 (NORAD 53689, COSPAR 2022-105AT) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Apr 2025, launched on 31 Aug 2022 on the Starlink Group 3-4 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 3-4-42?
Starlink Group 3-4-42 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Apr 2025, 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 3-4-42 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink Group 3-4-42 re-entered on 23 Apr 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink Group 3-4-42 operational?
Starlink Group 3-4-42 was operational for roughly 2 months, from 6 Feb 2025 to 10 Apr 2025.
Who operated and built Starlink Group 3-4-42?
Starlink Group 3-4-42 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).