Starlink Group 5-6-29
Re-entered 22 Oct 2023Starlink Group 5-6-29 (NORAD 56402, COSPAR 2023-061AE) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Oct 2023, 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.
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What happened to Starlink Group 5-6-29?
Starlink Group 5-6-29 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Oct 2023, 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 5-6-29 re-enter the atmosphere?
Starlink Group 5-6-29 re-entered on 22 Oct 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Starlink Group 5-6-29 operational?
Starlink Group 5-6-29 was operational for roughly 4 months, from 12 Jun 2023 to 11 Oct 2023.
Who operated and built Starlink Group 5-6-29?
Starlink Group 5-6-29 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).