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XTE

Re-entered 30 Apr 2018

XTE (NORAD 23757, COSPAR 1995-074A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Apr 2018, launched on 30 Dec 1995 on the XTE mission. It was operated by GSFC as part of the DeltaEx programme. The spacecraft was built by GSFC on the XTE bus, with a mass of 2,955 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.

1995
launched
2018
re-entered
23
years on orbit
2,955
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched30 Dec 1995 · on the XTE mission
Operational4 Jan 2012 · entered service
Retired5 Jan 2012 · end of operational service
Re-entered30 Apr 2018 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID23757
COSPAR1995-074A
TypeSatellite
OperatorGSFC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerGSFC
BusXTE
Mass2,955 kg
ProgrammeDeltaEx
CategoryAST
OrbitLEO (LLEO/E)
Altitude564 × 583 km
Inclination23.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to XTE?

XTE re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Apr 2018, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1995. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did XTE re-enter the atmosphere?

XTE re-entered on 30 Apr 2018, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built XTE?

XTE was operated by GSFC and built by GSFC (US).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.
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