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Odysseus

Re-entered 15 Feb 2024

Odysseus (NORAD 58963, COSPAR 2024-030A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Feb 2024, launched on 15 Feb 2024 on the IM-1 mission. It was operated by INTMA as part of the IM programme. The spacecraft was built by INTMA on the Nova-C bus, with a mass of 1,908 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.

2024
launched
2024
re-entered
0
years on orbit
1,908
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched15 Feb 2024 · on the IM-1 mission
Operational29 Feb 2024 · entered service
Retired29 Feb 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered15 Feb 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID58963
COSPAR2024-030A
TypeSatellite
OperatorINTMA
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerINTMA
BusNova-C
Mass1,908 kg (624 kg dry)
ProgrammeIM
CategoryPLAN
OrbitBEO (CLO)
Altitude223 × 411,633 km
Inclination28.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Odysseus?

Odysseus re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Feb 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2024. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Odysseus re-enter the atmosphere?

Odysseus re-entered on 15 Feb 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Odysseus?

Odysseus was operated by INTMA and built by INTMA (US).

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