Iridium SV093
Re-entered 24 May 2018Iridium SV093 (NORAD 25778, COSPAR 1999-032B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 May 2018, 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Iridium SV093?
Iridium SV093 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 May 2018, 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 SV093 re-enter the atmosphere?
Iridium SV093 re-entered on 24 May 2018, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Iridium SV093?
Iridium SV093 was operated by IRID and built by MOTO (US).