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Navid

Re-entered 2 Apr 2012

Navid (NORAD 38075, COSPAR 2012-005A) was a IR satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Apr 2012, launched on 3 Feb 2012 on the Navid mission. It was operated by IRSA as part of the Iran programme. The spacecraft was built by SUT/IUST on the Navid bus, with a mass of 50 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.

2012
launched
2012
re-entered
0
years on orbit
50
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched3 Feb 2012 · on the Navid mission
Operational2 Apr 2012 · entered service
Retired2 Apr 2012 · end of operational service
Re-entered2 Apr 2012 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID38075
COSPAR2012-005A
TypeSatellite
OperatorIRSA
Country / StateIR
ManufacturerSUT/IUST
BusNavid
Mass50 kg
ProgrammeIran
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude275 × 373 km
Inclination56.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Navid?

Navid re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Apr 2012, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2012. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Navid re-enter the atmosphere?

Navid re-entered on 2 Apr 2012, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Navid?

Navid was operated by IRSA and built by SUT/IUST (IR).

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