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HYDRA-T

Re-entered 28 Jan 2026

HYDRA-T (NORAD 62692, COSPAR 2025-009CM) was a E satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jan 2026, launched on 14 Jan 2025 on the Transporter-12 mission. It was operated by AMSAT-EA / Hydra Space as part of the U Lux 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.

2025
launched
2026
re-entered
1
year on orbit
0.375
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched14 Jan 2025 · on the Transporter-12 mission
Operational1 Dec 2025 · entered service
Retired1 Dec 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered28 Jan 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID62692
COSPAR2025-009CM
TypeSatellite
OperatorAMSAT-EA / Hydra Space
Country / StateE
ManufacturerAMEA/HYDRA
BusPocketQube 1.5P
Mass0.375 kg (0.25 kg dry)
ProgrammeU Lux
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude510 × 514 km
Inclination97.4°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to HYDRA-T?

HYDRA-T re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jan 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2025. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did HYDRA-T re-enter the atmosphere?

HYDRA-T re-entered on 28 Jan 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built HYDRA-T?

HYDRA-T was operated by AMSAT-EA / Hydra Space and built by AMEA/HYDRA (E).

Launched together

Buzzzer-1NORAD 62609Dove 2539NORAD 62633Dove 253eNORAD 62634GARAI ANORAD 62635Dove 2522NORAD 62636Dove 253dNORAD 62637Dove 252fNORAD 62638Dove 2504NORAD 62639
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-16.