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Starshield B5-02
Historical recordStarshield B5-02 (NORAD 69442, COSPAR 2026-126Y) is a historical US catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 7 Jun 2026 on the Starlink Group 17-43 mission. It was operated by NROC as part of the NRO Star B programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starshield bus, with a mass of 800 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
2026
launched
0
years on orbit
800
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched7 Jun 2026 · on the Starlink Group 17-43 mission
Specifications
NORAD ID69442
COSPAR2026-126Y
TypeSatellite
OperatorNROC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarshield
Mass800 kg (750 kg dry)
ProgrammeNRO Star B
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude311 × 325 km
Inclination97.3°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Starshield B5-02?
Starshield B5-02 is a historical catalogue entry from a 2026 launch. It is not currently tracked in the live catalogue — typically meaning it has decayed, been retired, or its tracking elements have lapsed.
Who operated and built Starshield B5-02?
Starshield B5-02 was operated by NROC and built by SPXS (US).
Launched together
Starlink Group 17-43-01Starlink Group 17-43-02Starlink Group 17-43-03Starlink Group 17-43-04Starlink Group 17-43-05Starlink Group 17-43-06Starlink Group 17-43-07Starlink Group 17-43-08
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.