'Ofeq-5
Re-entered 21 Feb 2024'Ofeq-5 (NORAD 27434, COSPAR 2002-025A) was a IL satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Feb 2024, launched on 28 May 2002 on the 'Ofeq-5 mission. It was operated by DDRD / U9900 as part of the Ofeq programme. The spacecraft was built by IAI on the 'Ofeq bus, with a mass of 300 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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What happened to 'Ofeq-5?
'Ofeq-5 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Feb 2024, 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 'Ofeq-5 re-enter the atmosphere?
'Ofeq-5 re-entered on 21 Feb 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built 'Ofeq-5?
'Ofeq-5 was operated by DDRD / U9900 and built by IAI (IL).