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Sloshsat-FLEVO
Retired 2005Sloshsat-FLEVO (NORAD 28544, COSPAR 2005-005C) is a retired I-ESA satellite, withdrawn from service around 21 Feb 2005, launched on 12 Feb 2005 on the XTAR-EUR mission. It was operated by ESA as part of the ESA Tech programme. The spacecraft was built by NLR on the FLEVO bus, with a mass of 125 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
2005
launched
2005
retired
21
years on orbit
125
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched12 Feb 2005 · on the XTAR-EUR mission
Operational21 Feb 2005 · entered service
Retired21 Feb 2005 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID28544
COSPAR2005-005C
TypeSatellite
OperatorESA
Country / StateI-ESA
ManufacturerNLR
BusFLEVO
Mass125 kg (70 kg dry)
ProgrammeESA Tech
CategoryTECH
OrbitHEO (GTO)
Altitude267 × 35,726 km
Inclination6.8°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Sloshsat-FLEVO?
Sloshsat-FLEVO was retired from service around 21 Feb 2005 after launching in 2005. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Sloshsat-FLEVO?
Sloshsat-FLEVO was operated by ESA and built by NLR (I-ESA).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.