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Starlink Group 5-6-07

Re-entered 27 Jul 2025

Starlink Group 5-6-07 (NORAD 56380, COSPAR 2023-061G) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Jul 2025, launched on 4 May 2023 on the Starlink Group 5-6 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.

2023
launched
2025
re-entered
2
years on orbit
305
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched4 May 2023 · on the Starlink Group 5-6 mission
Operational21 May 2025 · entered service
Retired15 Jul 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered27 Jul 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID56380
COSPAR2023-061G
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass305 kg (290 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.5 G5
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude297 × 338 km
Inclination43.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 5-6-07?

Starlink Group 5-6-07 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 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 5-6-07 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 5-6-07 re-entered on 27 Jul 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was Starlink Group 5-6-07 operational?

Starlink Group 5-6-07 was operational for roughly 2 months, from 21 May 2025 to 15 Jul 2025.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 5-6-07?

Starlink Group 5-6-07 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 5-6-01NORAD 56374Starlink Group 5-6-25NORAD 56398Starlink Group 5-6-26NORAD 56399Starlink Group 5-6-27NORAD 56400Starlink Group 5-6-28Re-entered 2026Starlink Group 5-6-29Re-entered 2023Starlink Group 5-6-30Re-entered 2026Starlink Group 5-6-31NORAD 56404
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.