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Hydra-1

Re-entered 13 Nov 2024

Hydra-1 (NORAD 58567, COSPAR 2023-174CY) was a E satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Nov 2024, launched on 11 Nov 2023 on the Transporter-9 mission. It was operated by AMEA as part of the AMEA programme. The spacecraft was built by AMEA/HYDRA on the PocketQube 1.5P bus, with a mass of 0.375 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
2024
re-entered
1
year on orbit
0.375
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched11 Nov 2023 · on the Transporter-9 mission
Operational1 Oct 2024 · entered service
Retired1 Oct 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered13 Nov 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID58567
COSPAR2023-174CY
TypeSatellite
OperatorAMEA
Country / StateE
ManufacturerAMEA/HYDRA
BusPocketQube 1.5P
Mass0.375 kg
ProgrammeAMEA
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude516 × 530 km
Inclination97.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Hydra-1?

Hydra-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 13 Nov 2024, 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 Hydra-1 re-enter the atmosphere?

Hydra-1 re-entered on 13 Nov 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Hydra-1?

Hydra-1 was operated by AMEA and built by AMEA/HYDRA (E).

Launched together

Connecta T3.1Re-entered 2025Dove 24f6NORAD 58280Aether 1Re-entered 2026Dove 24fdNORAD 58282Dove 24aaRe-entered 2026Dove 24f5NORAD 58284Dove 24f2NORAD 58285Dove 24f4NORAD 58286
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.