Starlink launch 2026-161
This train has dispersed (around August 5, 2026). 29 of the original 29 cataloged satellites are still tracked, now at about 431 km.
Record as of August 5, 2026; counts computed from CelesTrak catalog data at build time.
Launch record
Starlink launch 2026-161: 29 satellites when first cataloged on July 17, 2026; 29 still in the active catalog at about 431 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.
See a live train instead
Freshly launched batches are detected automatically on the Starlink train tracker, and each gets its own page on the launches index.
Common questions
What happened to Starlink launch 2026-161?
The batch has dispersed into its operational orbit. Starlink launch 2026-161: 29 satellites when first cataloged on July 17, 2026; 29 still in the active catalog at about 431 km.
Can I still see this train?
No. Once a batch disperses, the satellites are spread around their orbit and are individually faint. To catch a visible train, check the current trains on the Starlink train tracker.
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