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HTV 7

Re-entered 27 Sep 2018

HTV 7 (NORAD 43630, COSPAR 2018-073A) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Sep 2018, launched on 22 Sep 2018 on the HTV 7 mission. It was operated by JAXA as part of the HTV programme. The spacecraft was built by MHITO? on the HTV bus, with a mass of 6,225 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.

2018
launched
2018
re-entered
0
years on orbit
6,225
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched22 Sep 2018 · on the HTV 7 mission
Operational10 Nov 2018 · entered service
Retired10 Nov 2018 · end of operational service
Re-entered27 Sep 2018 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID43630
COSPAR2018-073A
TypeSatellite
OperatorJAXA
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerMHITO?
BusHTV
Mass6,225 kg
ProgrammeHTV
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude276 × 302 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to HTV 7?

HTV 7 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Sep 2018, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2018. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did HTV 7 re-enter the atmosphere?

HTV 7 re-entered on 27 Sep 2018, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built HTV 7?

HTV 7 was operated by JAXA and built by MHITO? (J).

Launched together

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