Iridium SV032
Re-entered 10 Mar 2019Iridium SV032 (NORAD 24945, COSPAR 1997-051B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Mar 2019, launched on 14 Sep 1997 on the Iridium SV029 mission. It was operated by IRID 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Iridium SV032?
Iridium SV032 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Mar 2019, 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 SV032 re-enter the atmosphere?
Iridium SV032 re-entered on 10 Mar 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Iridium SV032?
Iridium SV032 was operated by IRID and built by MOTO/LMMS (US).