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RED-EYE 1

Re-entered 7 May 2019

RED-EYE 1 (NORAD 44364, COSPAR 1998-067QJ) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 May 2019, launched on 4 May 2019 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by DARPA2 as part of the DARPA RE programme. The spacecraft was built by DARPA2 on the RED-EYE 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.

2019
launched
2019
re-entered
0
years on orbit
50
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched4 May 2019 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission
Operational1 Dec 2021 · entered service
Retired1 Dec 2021 · end of operational service
Re-entered7 May 2019 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID44364
COSPAR1998-067QJ
TypeSatellite
OperatorDARPA2
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerDARPA2
BusRED-EYE
Mass50 kg
ProgrammeDARPA RE
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude407 × 418 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to RED-EYE 1?

RED-EYE 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 May 2019, 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 RED-EYE 1 re-enter the atmosphere?

RED-EYE 1 re-entered on 7 May 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built RED-EYE 1?

RED-EYE 1 was operated by DARPA2 and built by DARPA2 (US).

Launched together

Dragon C113Re-entered 2019
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.