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Iridium SV095

Re-entered 25 Mar 2019

Iridium SV095 (NORAD 27375, COSPAR 2002-005D) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Mar 2019, launched on 11 Feb 2002 on the Iridium IS-1 mission. It was operated by IRIDS 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.

2002
launched
2019
re-entered
17
years on orbit
655
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched11 Feb 2002 · on the Iridium IS-1 mission
Operational7 Mar 2019 · entered service
Retired14 Mar 2019 · end of operational service
Re-entered25 Mar 2019 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID27375
COSPAR2002-005D
TypeSatellite
OperatorIRIDS
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerMOTO
BusLM700
Mass655 kg (556 kg dry)
ProgrammeIridium
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LEO/P)
Altitude664 × 681 km
Inclination86.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Iridium SV095?

Iridium SV095 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Mar 2019, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2002. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Iridium SV095 re-enter the atmosphere?

Iridium SV095 re-entered on 25 Mar 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Iridium SV095?

Iridium SV095 was operated by IRIDS and built by MOTO (US).

Launched together

Iridium SV091Re-entered 2019Iridium SV090Re-entered 2019Iridium SV094Re-entered 2018Iridium SV096Re-entered 2020
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.