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Starlink 5092

Re-entered 24 Mar 2026

Starlink 5092 (NORAD 55408, COSPAR 2023-014T) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Mar 2026, launched on 31 Jan 2023 on the Starlink Group 2-6 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink Group 2-6-18. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 1.5 G2 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.

2023
launched
2026
re-entered
3
years on orbit
305
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched31 Jan 2023 · on the Starlink Group 2-6 mission
Operational27 Dec 2025 · entered service
Retired13 Mar 2026 · end of operational service
Re-entered24 Mar 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID55408
COSPAR2023-014T
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass305 kg (290 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.5 G2
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude325 × 337 km
Inclination70.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink 5092?

Starlink 5092 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Mar 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2023. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Starlink 5092 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink 5092 re-entered on 24 Mar 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink 5092 operational?

Starlink 5092 was operational for roughly 2 months, from 27 Dec 2025 to 13 Mar 2026.

Who operated and built Starlink 5092?

Starlink 5092 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 2-6-01Re-entered 2025Starlink Group 2-6-25Re-entered 2025Starlink Group 2-6-26NORAD 55416Starlink Group 2-6-27Re-entered 2025Starlink Group 2-6-28NORAD 55418Starlink Group 2-6-29NORAD 55419Starlink Group 2-6-30NORAD 55420Starlink Group 2-6-31NORAD 55421
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-16.