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SELENE

Re-entered 14 Sep 2007

SELENE (NORAD 32054, COSPAR 2007-039A) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Sep 2007, launched on 14 Sep 2007 on the SELENE mission. It was operated by JAXA as part of the JAXA Plan programme. The spacecraft was built by NECTF? on the SELENE bus, with a mass of 2,885 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
2007
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,885
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched14 Sep 2007 · on the SELENE mission
Operational10 Jun 2009 · entered service
Retired10 Jun 2009 · end of operational service
Re-entered14 Sep 2007 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID32054
COSPAR2007-039A
TypeSatellite
OperatorJAXA
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerNECTF?
BusSELENE
Mass2,885 kg (1,720 kg dry)
ProgrammeJAXA Plan
CategoryPLAN
OrbitLEO (DSO)
Altitude282 × 231,910 km
Inclination29.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to SELENE?

SELENE re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Sep 2007, 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 SELENE re-enter the atmosphere?

SELENE re-entered on 14 Sep 2007, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built SELENE?

SELENE was operated by JAXA and built by NECTF? (J).

Launched together

RSATRe-entered 2007VRADRe-entered 2007
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.