Starlink 11111
Re-entered 17 Aug 2026Starlink 11111 (NORAD 59764, COSPAR 2024-091M) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Aug 2026, launched on 14 May 2024 on the Starlink Group 8-7 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink Group 8-7-12. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 2M D1 programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starlink V2MD bus, with a mass of 960 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 11111?
Starlink 11111 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Aug 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2024. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Starlink 11111 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink 11111 re-entered on 17 Aug 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink 11111 operational?
Starlink 11111 was operational for roughly 4 months, from 17 Apr 2026 to 17 Aug 2026.
Who operated and built Starlink 11111?
Starlink 11111 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).