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Iridium SV084

Re-entered 4 Nov 2018

Iridium SV084 (NORAD 25530, COSPAR 1998-066D) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Nov 2018, launched on 6 Nov 1998 on the Iridium MS-11 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.

1998
launched
2018
re-entered
20
years on orbit
662
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched6 Nov 1998 · on the Iridium MS-11 mission
Operational7 Sep 2018 · entered service
Retired26 Sep 2018 · end of operational service
Re-entered4 Nov 2018 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID25530
COSPAR1998-066D
TypeSatellite
OperatorIRID
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerMOTO/LMMS
BusLM700
Mass662 kg (556 kg dry)
ProgrammeIridium
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LEO/P)
Altitude701 × 705 km
Inclination86.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Iridium SV084?

Iridium SV084 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Nov 2018, 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 SV084 re-enter the atmosphere?

Iridium SV084 re-entered on 4 Nov 2018, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Iridium SV084?

Iridium SV084 was operated by IRID and built by MOTO/LMMS (US).

Launched together

Iridium SV087Re-entered 2024Iridium SV086Re-entered 2018Iridium SV085Re-entered 2000Iridium SV083Re-entered 2018
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.