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Starlink Group 5-7-31

Re-entered 2 Feb 2026

Starlink Group 5-7-31 (NORAD 57078, COSPAR 2023-088AG) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Feb 2026, launched on 22 Jun 2023 on the Starlink Group 5-7 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
2026
re-entered
3
years on orbit
305
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched22 Jun 2023 · on the Starlink Group 5-7 mission
Operational25 Nov 2025 · entered service
Retired10 Dec 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered2 Feb 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID57078
COSPAR2023-088AG
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPXS
BusStarlink
Mass305 kg (290 kg dry)
ProgrammeStarlink 1.5 G5
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude228 × 334 km
Inclination43.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Starlink Group 5-7-31?

Starlink Group 5-7-31 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Feb 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 Group 5-7-31 re-enter the atmosphere?

Starlink Group 5-7-31 re-entered on 2 Feb 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Starlink Group 5-7-31?

Starlink Group 5-7-31 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 5-7-01Re-entered 2025Starlink Group 5-7-25NORAD 57072Starlink Group 5-7-26NORAD 57073Starlink Group 5-7-27NORAD 57074Starlink Group 5-7-28NORAD 57075Starlink Group 5-7-29NORAD 57076Starlink Group 5-7-30NORAD 57077Starlink Group 5-7-32NORAD 57079
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.