ICEYE-X14
Re-entered 6 Jan 2026ICEYE-X14 (NORAD 51070, COSPAR 2022-002CQ) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jan 2026, launched on 13 Jan 2022 on the Transporter-3 mission. It was operated by ICEUS as part of the ICEYE programme. The spacecraft was built by ICEUS on the ICEYE bus, with a mass of 80 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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What happened to ICEYE-X14?
ICEYE-X14 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jan 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2022. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did ICEYE-X14 re-enter the atmosphere?
ICEYE-X14 re-entered on 6 Jan 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ICEYE-X14?
ICEYE-X14 was operated by ICEUS and built by ICEUS (US).