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ETS-7

Re-entered 13 Nov 2015

ETS-7 (NORAD 25064, COSPAR 1997-074B) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Nov 2015, launched on 27 Nov 1997 on the TRMM mission. It was operated by NASDA as part of the ETS programme. The spacecraft was built by TOSH on the ETS-7 bus, with a mass of 2,540 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.

1997
launched
2015
re-entered
18
years on orbit
2,540
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched27 Nov 1997 · on the TRMM mission
Operational1 Dec 1999 · entered service
Retired1 Dec 2001 · end of operational service
Re-entered13 Nov 2015 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID25064
COSPAR1997-074B
TypeSatellite
OperatorNASDA
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerTOSH
BusETS-7
Mass2,540 kg (2,340 kg dry)
ProgrammeETS
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude545 × 548 km
Inclination35.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to ETS-7?

ETS-7 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Nov 2015, 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 ETS-7 re-enter the atmosphere?

ETS-7 re-entered on 13 Nov 2015, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was ETS-7 operational?

ETS-7 was operational for roughly 2 years, from 1 Dec 1999 to 1 Dec 2001.

Who operated and built ETS-7?

ETS-7 was operated by NASDA and built by TOSH (J).

Launched together

TRMMRe-entered 2015ETS-7 TargetRe-entered 1998
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.