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Omid

Re-entered 25 Apr 2009

Omid (NORAD 33506, COSPAR 2009-004A) was a IR satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Apr 2009, launched on 2 Feb 2009 on the Omid/Safir-2 mission. It was operated by IRSA as part of the Iran programme. The spacecraft was built by ISRC on the Omid bus, with a mass of 25 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.

2009
launched
2009
re-entered
0
years on orbit
25
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched2 Feb 2009 · on the Omid/Safir-2 mission
Operational25 Apr 2009 · entered service
Retired25 Apr 2009 · end of operational service
Re-entered25 Apr 2009 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID33506
COSPAR2009-004A
TypeSatellite
OperatorIRSA
Country / StateIR
ManufacturerISRC
BusOmid
Mass25 kg
ProgrammeIran
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude245 × 377 km
Inclination55.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Omid?

Omid re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Apr 2009, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2009. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Omid re-enter the atmosphere?

Omid re-entered on 25 Apr 2009, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Omid?

Omid was operated by IRSA and built by ISRC (IR).

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