ICEYE-X3
Re-entered 9 Mar 2024ICEYE-X3 (NORAD 44229, COSPAR 2019-026E) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Mar 2024, launched on 5 May 2019 on the STP 27RD mission. It was operated by YORKSS as part of the Harbinger programme. The spacecraft was built by YORKSS on the S-Class bus, with a mass of 150 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to ICEYE-X3?
ICEYE-X3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Mar 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2019. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did ICEYE-X3 re-enter the atmosphere?
ICEYE-X3 re-entered on 9 Mar 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ICEYE-X3?
ICEYE-X3 was operated by YORKSS and built by YORKSS (US).