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LINK

Re-entered 25 Sep 2026

LINK (NORAD 69792, COSPAR 2026-152A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Sep 2026, launched on 3 Jul 2026 on the Swift Reboost mission. It was operated by Katalyst Space as part of the Katalyst programme. The spacecraft was built by KATAL on the Link bus, with a mass of 430 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.

2026
launched
2026
re-entered
0
years on orbit
430
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched3 Jul 2026 · on the Swift Reboost mission
Operational24 Sep 2026 · entered service
Retired24 Sep 2026 · end of operational service
Re-entered25 Sep 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID69792
COSPAR2026-152A
TypeSatellite
OperatorKatalyst Space
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerKATAL
BusLink
Mass430 kg (365 kg dry)
ProgrammeKatalyst
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/E)
Altitude360 × 392 km
Inclination20.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to LINK?

LINK re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Sep 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2026. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did LINK re-enter the atmosphere?

LINK re-entered on 25 Sep 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built LINK?

LINK was operated by Katalyst Space and built by KATAL (US).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-10-06.