Starlink Group 5-1-20
Re-entered 26 Jun 2024Starlink Group 5-1-20 (NORAD 54839, COSPAR 2022-177V) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Jun 2024, 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.
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What happened to Starlink Group 5-1-20?
Starlink Group 5-1-20 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Jun 2024, 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 5-1-20 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink Group 5-1-20 re-entered on 26 Jun 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink Group 5-1-20 operational?
Starlink Group 5-1-20 was operational for roughly 2 months, from 6 May 2024 to 23 Jun 2024.
Who operated and built Starlink Group 5-1-20?
Starlink Group 5-1-20 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).