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SAR-Lupe 5
Historical recordSAR-Lupe 5 (NORAD 33244, COSPAR 2008-036A) is a historical D catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 22 Jul 2008 on the SAR-Lupe 5 mission. It was operated by BWB as part of the SAR-Lupe programme. The spacecraft was built by OHB on the SAR-Lupe bus, with a mass of 770 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
2008
launched
18
years on orbit
770
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched22 Jul 2008 · on the SAR-Lupe 5 mission
Specifications
NORAD ID33244
COSPAR2008-036A
TypeSatellite
OperatorBWB
Country / StateD
ManufacturerOHB
BusSAR-Lupe
Mass770 kg
ProgrammeSAR-Lupe
CategoryIMG-R
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude470 × 501 km
Inclination98.2°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to SAR-Lupe 5?
SAR-Lupe 5 is a historical catalogue entry from a 2008 launch. It is not currently tracked in the live catalogue — typically meaning it has decayed, been retired, or its tracking elements have lapsed.
Who operated and built SAR-Lupe 5?
SAR-Lupe 5 was operated by BWB and built by OHB (D).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.