Double Star DSP-E

Re-entered 14 Oct 2007

Double Star DSP-E (NORAD 28140, COSPAR 2003-061A) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Oct 2007, launched on 29 Dec 2003 on the Double Star DSP-E mission. It was operated by CASC as part of the DbleStar programme. The spacecraft was built by DFH on the CAST-968 bus, with a mass of 350 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.

2003

launched

2007

re-entered

years on orbit

350

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched29 Dec 2003 · on the Double Star DSP-E mission

Operational14 Oct 2007 · entered service

Retired14 Oct 2007 · end of operational service

Re-entered14 Oct 2007 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID28140

COSPAR2003-061A

TypeSatellite

OperatorCASC

Country / StateCN

ManufacturerDFH

BusCAST-968

Mass350 kg

ProgrammeDbleStar

CategorySCI

Orbit (VHEO)

Altitude555 × 78,051 km

Inclination28.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Double Star DSP-E?

Double Star DSP-E re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Oct 2007, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2003. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Double Star DSP-E re-enter the atmosphere?

Double Star DSP-E re-entered on 14 Oct 2007, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Double Star DSP-E?

Double Star DSP-E was operated by CASC and built by DFH (CN).

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

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