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USERS REM

Re-entered 29 May 2003

USERS REM (NORAD 27815, COSPAR 2002-042H) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 May 2003, launched on 10 Sep 2002 on the USERS SEM mission. It was operated by USEF / NASDA as part of the USERS programme. The spacecraft was built by IHIO on the USERS RV bus, with a mass of 400 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
2003
re-entered
1
year on orbit
400
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched10 Sep 2002 · on the USERS SEM mission
Operational29 May 2003 · entered service
Retired29 May 2003 · end of operational service
Re-entered29 May 2003 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID27815
COSPAR2002-042H
TypeSatellite
OperatorUSEF / NASDA
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerIHIO
BusUSERS RV
Mass400 kg
ProgrammeUSERS
CategoryMGRAV
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude439 × 455 km
Inclination30.4°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to USERS REM?

USERS REM re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 May 2003, 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 USERS REM re-enter the atmosphere?

USERS REM re-entered on 29 May 2003, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built USERS REM?

USERS REM was operated by USEF / NASDA and built by IHIO (J).

Launched together

USERS SEMRe-entered 2007DRTSNORAD 27516
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.