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ION-SCV005

Re-entered 6 Aug 2024

ION-SCV005 (NORAD 52163, COSPAR 2022-033G) was a I satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Aug 2024, launched on 1 Apr 2022 on the Transporter-4 mission. It was operated by DORBIT as part of the DORBIT programme. The spacecraft was built by DORBIT on the ION-SC 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.

2022
launched
2024
re-entered
2
years on orbit
150
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched1 Apr 2022 · on the Transporter-4 mission
Operational16 Dec 2022 · entered service
Retired1 Apr 2023 · end of operational service
Re-entered6 Aug 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID52163
COSPAR2022-033G
TypeSatellite
OperatorDORBIT
Country / StateI
ManufacturerDORBIT
BusION-SC
Mass150 kg
ProgrammeDORBIT
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude491 × 509 km
Inclination97.4°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to ION-SCV005?

ION-SCV005 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Aug 2024, 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 ION-SCV005 re-enter the atmosphere?

ION-SCV005 re-entered on 6 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

How long was ION-SCV005 operational?

ION-SCV005 was operational for roughly 3 months, from 16 Dec 2022 to 1 Apr 2023.

Who operated and built ION-SCV005?

ION-SCV005 was operated by DORBIT and built by DORBIT (I).

Launched together

LEO-1NORAD 52157SpaceBEE T4-4Re-entered 2023SpaceBEE T4-1Re-entered 2023SpaceBEE T4-6Re-entered 2023NuSat 26NORAD 52184SpaceBEE T4-5Re-entered 2023SpaceBEE T4-10Re-entered 2023SpaceBEE T4-8Re-entered 2023
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.