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ICEYE-X27

Re-entered 15 Nov 2025

ICEYE-X27 (NORAD 55062, COSPAR 2023-001BF) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Nov 2025, launched on 3 Jan 2023 on the Transporter-6 mission. It was operated by ICEUS as part of the ICEYE programme. The spacecraft was built by ICEYE on the ICEYE bus, with a mass of 90 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.

2023
launched
2025
re-entered
2
years on orbit
90
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched3 Jan 2023 · on the Transporter-6 mission
Operational1 Oct 2025 · entered service
Retired1 Oct 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered15 Nov 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID55062
COSPAR2023-001BF
TypeSatellite
OperatorICEUS
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerICEYE
BusICEYE
Mass90 kg (89 kg dry)
ProgrammeICEYE
CategoryIMG-R
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude520 × 537 km
Inclination97.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to ICEYE-X27?

ICEYE-X27 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Nov 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2023. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did ICEYE-X27 re-enter the atmosphere?

ICEYE-X27 re-entered on 15 Nov 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built ICEYE-X27?

ICEYE-X27 was operated by ICEUS and built by ICEYE (US).

Launched together

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