Starlink launch 2026-159
In train formation
First appeared in the tracking catalog on July 14, 2026 with 11 satellites. The batch is still in a tight train at about 275 km: trains this new are typically easy to spot as a line of lights.
Data updated: July 14, 2026, 23:10 UTC · source data refreshed every 2 hours from CelesTrak
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How to spot it
- A line of steady, non-blinking lights; blinking means aircraft.
- Look during the hour or two after sunset or before sunrise.
- A pass takes a few minutes; the chain follows the lead satellite.
- Assuming clear skies; city glow matters less than clouds.
Launch record
Starlink launch 2026-159: 11 satellites when first cataloged on July 14, 2026; 11 still in the active catalog at about 275 km.
Dates are catalog appearance dates, not launch dates: new batches typically enter the public tracking catalog one to several days after liftoff. Counts and altitudes are computed from CelesTrak orbital data at build time.
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Common questions
Can I see the Starlink train from launch 2026-159 tonight?
That depends on your location. Use the pass checker on this page: enter your city and the next 48 hours of passes are computed in your browser, including whether each pass is sunlit and likely visible or hidden in daylight or Earth’s shadow.
What does a Starlink train look like?
A line of steady, non-blinking lights crossing the sky over a few minutes, at dawn or dusk. Blinking lights are aircraft. The train effect fades as the satellites climb and spread out over days to weeks.
How many satellites are in this train?
11 satellites from this launch are currently tracked, in a chain at about 275 km altitude.
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