Iridium 13
Re-entered 29 Apr 2018Iridium 13 (NORAD 24840, COSPAR 1997-030E) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Apr 2018, launched on 18 Jun 1997 on the Iridium SV014 mission. It is catalogued as Iridium SV013. It was operated by Iridium as part of the Iridium programme. The spacecraft was built by MOTO/LMMS on the LM700 bus, with a mass of 662 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 Iridium 13?
Iridium 13 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Apr 2018, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1997. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Iridium 13 re-enter the atmosphere?
Iridium 13 re-entered on 29 Apr 2018, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Iridium 13?
Iridium 13 was operated by Iridium and built by MOTO/LMMS (US).