Starlink 5533
Re-entered 28 Aug 2026Starlink 5533 (NORAD 56355, COSPAR 2023-058AQ) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Aug 2026, launched on 27 Apr 2023 on the Starlink Group 3-5 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink Group 3-5-39. It was operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 1.5 G3 programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starlink bus, with a mass of 300 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 5533?
Starlink 5533 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Aug 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 5533 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink 5533 re-entered on 28 Aug 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink 5533 operational?
Starlink 5533 was operational for roughly 3 months, from 10 May 2026 to 10 Aug 2026.
Who operated and built Starlink 5533?
Starlink 5533 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).