Umbra-08
Re-entered 22 Dec 2025Umbra-08 (NORAD 58292, COSPAR 2023-174AN) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Dec 2025, launched on 11 Nov 2023 on the Transporter-9 mission. It was operated by UMBRA as part of the Umbra programme. The spacecraft was built by UMBRA on the Espasat? bus, with a mass of 84 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 Umbra-08?
Umbra-08 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Dec 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 Umbra-08 re-enter the atmosphere?
Umbra-08 re-entered on 22 Dec 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Umbra-08?
Umbra-08 was operated by UMBRA and built by UMBRA (US).