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EROS B

Re-entered 5 Feb 2026

EROS B (NORAD 29079, COSPAR 2006-014A) was a IL satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Feb 2026, launched on 25 Apr 2006 on the EROS B mission. It was operated by IMAGT? as part of the Ofeq EROS programme. The spacecraft was built by IAI on the Ofeq bus, with a mass of 290 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.

2006
launched
2026
re-entered
20
years on orbit
290
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched25 Apr 2006 · on the EROS B mission
Operational28 Sep 2024 · entered service
Retired28 Sep 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered5 Feb 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID29079
COSPAR2006-014A
TypeSatellite
OperatorIMAGT?
Country / StateIL
ManufacturerIAI
BusOfeq
Mass290 kg (250 kg dry)
ProgrammeOfeq EROS
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude503 × 513 km
Inclination97.3°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to EROS B?

EROS B re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Feb 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2006. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did EROS B re-enter the atmosphere?

EROS B re-entered on 5 Feb 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built EROS B?

EROS B was operated by IMAGT? and built by IAI (IL).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-16.