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Starlink Group 5-1-06

Re-entered 2 Oct 2025

Starlink Group 5-1-06 (NORAD 54825, COSPAR 2022-177F) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Oct 2025, launched on 28 Dec 2022 on the Starlink Group 5-1 mission. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 1.5 G5 programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starlink bus, with a mass of 305 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.

2022
launched
2025
re-entered
3
years on orbit
305
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched28 Dec 2022 · on the Starlink Group 5-1 mission
Operational7 Feb 2025 · entered service
Retired30 Sep 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered2 Oct 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID54825
COSPAR2022-177F
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass305 kg (290 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.5 G5
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude212 × 334 km
Inclination43.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 5-1-06?

Starlink Group 5-1-06 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Oct 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2022. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Starlink Group 5-1-06 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 5-1-06 re-entered on 2 Oct 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink Group 5-1-06 operational?

Starlink Group 5-1-06 was operational for roughly 8 months, from 7 Feb 2025 to 30 Sep 2025.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 5-1-06?

Starlink Group 5-1-06 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 5-1-01NORAD 54820Starlink Group 5-1-25NORAD 54844Starlink Group 5-1-26NORAD 54845Starlink Group 5-1-27NORAD 54846Starlink Group 5-1-28NORAD 54847Starlink Group 5-1-29NORAD 54848Starlink Group 5-1-30Re-entered 2025Starlink Group 5-1-31NORAD 54850
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.