TIGER-5
Re-entered 21 Apr 2026TIGER-5 (NORAD 58277, COSPAR 2023-174X) was a L satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Apr 2026, launched on 11 Nov 2023 on the Transporter-9 mission. It was operated by OQ Tech as part of the OQT programme. The spacecraft was built by SPINV on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 10 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to TIGER-5?
TIGER-5 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 21 Apr 2026, 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 TIGER-5 re-enter the atmosphere?
TIGER-5 re-entered on 21 Apr 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built TIGER-5?
TIGER-5 was operated by OQ Tech and built by SPINV (L).