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Euclid

Re-entered 2 Jul 2023

Euclid (NORAD 57209, COSPAR 2023-092A) was a I-ESA satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Jul 2023, launched on 1 Jul 2023 on the Euclid mission. It was operated by ESA as part of the ESA Ast programme. The spacecraft was built by THALES on the Euclid bus, with a mass of 1,921 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
2023
re-entered
0
years on orbit
1,921
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched1 Jul 2023 · on the Euclid mission
Re-entered2 Jul 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID57209
COSPAR2023-092A
TypeSatellite
OperatorESA
Country / StateI-ESA
ManufacturerTHALES
BusEuclid
Mass1,921 kg (1,711 kg dry)
ProgrammeESA Ast
CategoryAST
OrbitBEO (CLO)
Altitude181 × 1,274,012 km
Inclination36.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Euclid?

Euclid re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Jul 2023, 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 Euclid re-enter the atmosphere?

Euclid re-entered on 2 Jul 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Euclid?

Euclid was operated by ESA and built by THALES (I-ESA).

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