Starlink Group 5-4-27
Re-entered 25 Jul 2025Starlink Group 5-4-27 (NORAD 55595, COSPAR 2023-020AC) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Jul 2025, launched on 12 Feb 2023 on the Starlink Group 5-4 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 5-4-27?
Starlink Group 5-4-27 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Jul 2025, 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 Group 5-4-27 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink Group 5-4-27 re-entered on 25 Jul 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink Group 5-4-27 operational?
Starlink Group 5-4-27 was operational for roughly 3 months, from 18 Apr 2025 to 11 Jul 2025.
Who operated and built Starlink Group 5-4-27?
Starlink Group 5-4-27 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).