EROS A1

Re-entered 7 Jul 2016

EROS A1 (NORAD 26631, COSPAR 2000-079A) was a IL satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Jul 2016, launched on 5 Dec 2000 on the EROS A1 mission. It was operated by IMAGT as part of the Ofeq EROS programme. The spacecraft was built by IAI on the Ofeq bus, with a mass of 250 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

2016

re-entered

years on orbit

250

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched5 Dec 2000 · on the EROS A1 mission

Operational1 Jan 2013 · entered service

Retired1 Jan 2013 · end of operational service

Re-entered7 Jul 2016 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID26631

COSPAR2000-079A

TypeSatellite

OperatorIMAGT

Country / StateIL

ManufacturerIAI

BusOfeq

Mass250 kg (220 kg dry)

ProgrammeOfeq EROS

CategoryIMG

OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)

Altitude491 × 503 km

Inclination97.3°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to EROS A1?

EROS A1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Jul 2016, 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 EROS A1 re-enter the atmosphere?

EROS A1 re-entered on 7 Jul 2016, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built EROS A1?

EROS A1 was operated by IMAGT and built by IAI (IL).

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

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