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Starlink 32262

Re-entered 14 Jul 2026

Starlink 32262 (NORAD 60938, COSPAR 2024-155Q) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jul 2026, launched on 31 Aug 2024 on the Starlink Group 9-5 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink Group 9-5-15. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 2M S1 programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starlink V2M bus, with a mass of 730 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.

2024
launched
2026
re-entered
2
years on orbit
730
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched31 Aug 2024 · on the Starlink Group 9-5 mission
Operational7 Dec 2025 · entered service
Retired9 Mar 2026 · end of operational service
Re-entered14 Jul 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID60938
COSPAR2024-155Q
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink V2M
Mass730 kg (700 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 2M S1
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude282 × 292 km
Inclination53.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink 32262?

Starlink 32262 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jul 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 32262 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink 32262 re-entered on 14 Jul 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink 32262 operational?

Starlink 32262 was operational for roughly 3 months, from 7 Dec 2025 to 9 Mar 2026.

Who operated and built Starlink 32262?

Starlink 32262 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 9-5-01NORAD 60924Starlink Group 9-5-02NORAD 60925Starlink Group 9-5-03NORAD 60926Starlink Group 9-5-04NORAD 60927Starlink Group 9-5-05NORAD 60928Starlink Group 9-5-06NORAD 60929Starlink Group 9-5-07NORAD 60930Starlink Group 9-5-08NORAD 60931
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-16.