ICEYE-X24
Re-entered 17 Dec 2024ICEYE-X24 (NORAD 52755, COSPAR 2022-057Z) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Dec 2024, launched on 25 May 2022 on the Transporter-5 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-X24?
ICEYE-X24 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Dec 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 ICEYE-X24 re-enter the atmosphere?
ICEYE-X24 re-entered on 17 Dec 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built ICEYE-X24?
ICEYE-X24 was operated by ICEUS and built by ICEUS (US).