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DM-F3

Re-entered 31 Dec 2019

DM-F3 (NORAD 26476, COSPAR 2000-048A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Dec 2019, launched on 23 Aug 2000 on the DM-F3 mission. It was operated by BOHB as part of the BOTEST programme. The spacecraft was built by BOHB? on the Dummy HS-601 bus, with a mass of 4,348 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.

2000
launched
2019
re-entered
19
years on orbit
4,348
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched23 Aug 2000 · on the DM-F3 mission
Operational23 Aug 2000 · entered service
Retired23 Aug 2000 · end of operational service
Re-entered31 Dec 2019 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID26476
COSPAR2000-048A
TypeSatellite
OperatorBOHB
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerBOHB?
BusDummy HS-601
Mass4,348 kg
ProgrammeBOTEST
CategoryTECH
OrbitHEO (HEO)
Altitude187 × 20,629 km
Inclination27.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to DM-F3?

DM-F3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 31 Dec 2019, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2000. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did DM-F3 re-enter the atmosphere?

DM-F3 re-entered on 31 Dec 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built DM-F3?

DM-F3 was operated by BOHB and built by BOHB? (US).

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