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Iridium SV092

Re-entered 15 Mar 2019

Iridium SV092 (NORAD 25777, COSPAR 1999-032A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Mar 2019, launched on 11 Jun 1999 on the Iridium SV092 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 655 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.

1999
launched
2019
re-entered
20
years on orbit
655
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched11 Jun 1999 · on the Iridium SV092 mission
Operational27 Feb 2019 · entered service
Retired6 Mar 2019 · end of operational service
Re-entered15 Mar 2019 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID25777
COSPAR1999-032A
TypeSatellite
OperatorIRID
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerMOTO
BusLM700
Mass655 kg (556 kg dry)
ProgrammeIridium
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LEO/P)
Altitude708 × 712 km
Inclination86.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Iridium SV092?

Iridium SV092 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Mar 2019, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1999. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Iridium SV092 re-enter the atmosphere?

Iridium SV092 re-entered on 15 Mar 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Iridium SV092?

Iridium SV092 was operated by IRID and built by MOTO (US).

Launched together

Iridium SV093Re-entered 2018
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.