Iridium SV061
Re-entered 23 Jul 2019Iridium SV061 (NORAD 25263, COSPAR 1998-018B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Jul 2019, launched on 25 Mar 1998 on the Iridium SV051 mission. It was operated by IRID as part of the Iridium programme. The spacecraft was built by MOTO on the LM700 bus, with a mass of 667 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 SV061?
Iridium SV061 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Jul 2019, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1998. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Iridium SV061 re-enter the atmosphere?
Iridium SV061 re-entered on 23 Jul 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Iridium SV061?
Iridium SV061 was operated by IRID and built by MOTO (US).