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Luna-Glob

Re-entered 11 Aug 2023

Luna-Glob (NORAD 57600, COSPAR 2023-118A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Aug 2023, launched on 10 Aug 2023 on the Luna-Glob mission. It was operated by IKI as part of the Luna New programme. The spacecraft was built by NPOLO on the Luna E-8 bus, with a mass of 1,800 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
1,800
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched10 Aug 2023 · on the Luna-Glob mission
Operational19 Aug 2023 · entered service
Retired19 Aug 2023 · end of operational service
Re-entered11 Aug 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID57600
COSPAR2023-118A
TypeSatellite
OperatorIKI
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerNPOLO
BusLuna E-8
Mass1,800 kg (615 kg dry)
ProgrammeLuna New
CategoryPLAN
OrbitBEO (CLO)
Altitude343 × 400,000 km
Inclination49.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Luna-Glob?

Luna-Glob re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Aug 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 Luna-Glob re-enter the atmosphere?

Luna-Glob re-entered on 11 Aug 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Luna-Glob?

Luna-Glob was operated by IKI and built by NPOLO (RU).

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