Starlink 4646
Re-entered 10 Feb 2026Starlink 4646 (NORAD 53737, COSPAR 2022-107AP) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Feb 2026, launched on 5 Sep 2022 on the Starlink Group 4-20/SLTC mission. It is catalogued as Starlink Group 4-20-38. 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 305 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 4646?
Starlink 4646 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 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 4646 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink 4646 re-entered on 10 Feb 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink 4646 operational?
Starlink 4646 was operational for roughly 5 months, from 11 Mar 2025 to 9 Aug 2025.
Who operated and built Starlink 4646?
Starlink 4646 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).