Starlink 4578
Re-entered 16 Apr 2026Starlink 4578 (NORAD 53965, COSPAR 2022-125B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Apr 2026, launched on 5 Oct 2022 on the Starlink Group 4-29 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink Group 4-29-02. 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 4578?
Starlink 4578 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 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 4578 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink 4578 re-entered on 16 Apr 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink 4578 operational?
Starlink 4578 was operational for roughly 2 months, from 26 Jan 2026 to 4 Apr 2026.
Who operated and built Starlink 4578?
Starlink 4578 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).