Starlink 11401
Re-entered 17 Feb 2026Starlink 11401 (NORAD 61876, COSPAR 2024-204C) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Feb 2026, launched on 9 Nov 2024 on the Starlink Group 9-10 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink Group 9-10-03. 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 11401?
Starlink 11401 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Feb 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 11401 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink 11401 re-entered on 17 Feb 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink 11401 operational?
Starlink 11401 was operational for roughly 2 months, from 24 Nov 2025 to 21 Jan 2026.
Who operated and built Starlink 11401?
Starlink 11401 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).