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LDREX

Re-entered 21 Mar 2010

LDREX (NORAD 26640, COSPAR 2000-081C) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Mar 2010, launched on 20 Dec 2000 on the Astra 2D mission. It was operated by NASDA as part of the LDREX programme. The spacecraft was built by TOSH on the LDREX bus, with a mass of 140 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
2010
re-entered
10
years on orbit
140
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched20 Dec 2000 · on the Astra 2D mission
Operational20 Dec 2000 · entered service
Retired20 Dec 2000 · end of operational service
Re-entered21 Mar 2010 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID26640
COSPAR2000-081C
TypeSatellite
OperatorNASDA
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerTOSH
BusLDREX
Mass140 kg
ProgrammeLDREX
CategoryTECH
OrbitHEO (GTO)
Altitude215 × 35,577 km
Inclination1.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to LDREX?

LDREX re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Mar 2010, 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 LDREX re-enter the atmosphere?

LDREX re-entered on 21 Mar 2010, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built LDREX?

LDREX was operated by NASDA and built by TOSH (J).

Launched together

Astra 2DNORAD 26638GE 8Re-entered 2001
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.
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