Starlink 11687
Re-entered 31 Mar 2026Starlink 11687 (NORAD 63555, COSPAR 2025-075H) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Mar 2026, launched on 13 Apr 2025 on the Starlink Group 12-17 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink Group 12-17-08. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 2M D2 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 11687?
Starlink 11687 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Mar 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2025. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Starlink 11687 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink 11687 re-entered on 31 Mar 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink 11687 operational?
Starlink 11687 was operational for roughly 1 months, from 11 Feb 2026 to 20 Mar 2026.
Who operated and built Starlink 11687?
Starlink 11687 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).