Starlink 5390
Re-entered 7 Feb 2026Starlink 5390 (NORAD 54872, COSPAR 2022-177BE) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Feb 2026, launched on 28 Dec 2022 on the Starlink Group 5-1 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink Group 5-1-53. 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 5390?
Starlink 5390 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Feb 2026, 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 5390 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink 5390 re-entered on 7 Feb 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink 5390 operational?
Starlink 5390 was operational for roughly 2 months, from 29 Nov 2025 to 30 Jan 2026.
Who operated and built Starlink 5390?
Starlink 5390 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).