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WorldView-4

Re-entered 30 Nov 2021

WorldView-4 (NORAD 41848, COSPAR 2016-067A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Nov 2021, launched on 11 Nov 2016 on the WorldView-4 mission. It was operated by DGLO as part of the DGLO programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSS on the LM-900 bus, with a mass of 2,087 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.

2016
launched
2021
re-entered
5
years on orbit
2,087
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched11 Nov 2016 · on the WorldView-4 mission
Operational6 Jan 2019 · entered service
Retired23 Oct 2019 · end of operational service
Re-entered30 Nov 2021 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID41848
COSPAR2016-067A
TypeSatellite
OperatorDGLO
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerLMSS
BusLM-900
Mass2,087 kg (2,000 kg dry)
ProgrammeDGLO
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LEO/S)
Altitude610 × 613 km
Inclination98.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to WorldView-4?

WorldView-4 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Nov 2021, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2016. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did WorldView-4 re-enter the atmosphere?

WorldView-4 re-entered on 30 Nov 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was WorldView-4 operational?

WorldView-4 was operational for roughly 10 months, from 6 Jan 2019 to 23 Oct 2019.

Who operated and built WorldView-4?

WorldView-4 was operated by DGLO and built by LMSS (US).

Launched together

RAVANNORAD 41849CELTEENORAD 41850Optical CubeSat 4NORAD 41851AC-8DNORAD 41852AC-8CNORAD 41853Prometheus 2-1Re-entered 2025Prometheus 2-3Re-entered 2025
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.