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HTV 8

Re-entered 28 Sep 2019

HTV 8 (NORAD 44546, COSPAR 2019-062A) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Sep 2019, launched on 24 Sep 2019 on the HTV 8 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.

2019
launched
2019
re-entered
0
years on orbit
6,225
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched24 Sep 2019 · on the HTV 8 mission
Operational3 Nov 2019 · entered service
Retired3 Nov 2019 · end of operational service
Re-entered28 Sep 2019 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID44546
COSPAR2019-062A
TypeSatellite
OperatorJAXA
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerMHITO?
BusHTV
Mass6,225 kg
ProgrammeHTV
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude350 × 364 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to HTV 8?

HTV 8 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Sep 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 HTV 8 re-enter the atmosphere?

HTV 8 re-entered on 28 Sep 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built HTV 8?

HTV 8 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.
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