AGILE

Re-entered 13 Feb 2024

AGILE (NORAD 31135, COSPAR 2007-013A) was a I satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Feb 2024, launched on 23 Apr 2007 on the AGILE mission. It was operated by ASI as part of the ASI programme. The spacecraft was built by CGS/MILAN on the MITA bus, with a mass of 352 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.

2007

launched

2024

re-entered

years on orbit

352

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched23 Apr 2007 · on the AGILE mission

Operational18 Jan 2024 · entered service

Retired18 Jan 2024 · end of operational service

Re-entered13 Feb 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID31135

COSPAR2007-013A

TypeSatellite

OperatorASI

Country / StateI

ManufacturerCGS/MILAN

BusMITA

Mass352 kg

ProgrammeASI

CategoryAST

OrbitLEO (LLEO/E)

Altitude523 × 552 km

Inclination2.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to AGILE?

AGILE re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Feb 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2007. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did AGILE re-enter the atmosphere?

AGILE re-entered on 13 Feb 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built AGILE?

AGILE was operated by ASI and built by CGS/MILAN (I).

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

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