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IM-2

Re-entered 27 Feb 2025

IM-2 (NORAD 63099, COSPAR 2025-038A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Feb 2025, launched on 27 Feb 2025 on the IM-2/Odin/LTB/CGEO-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 2,120 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
2025
re-entered
0
years on orbit
2,120
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched27 Feb 2025 · on the IM-2/Odin/LTB/CGEO-1 mission
Operational7 Mar 2025 · entered service
Retired7 Mar 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered27 Feb 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID63099
COSPAR2025-038A
TypeSatellite
OperatorINTMA
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerINTMA
BusNova-C
Mass2,120 kg (650 kg dry)
ProgrammeIM
CategoryPLAN
OrbitBEO (CLO)
Altitude211 × 367,501 km
Inclination28.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to IM-2?

IM-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Feb 2025, 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 IM-2 re-enter the atmosphere?

IM-2 re-entered on 27 Feb 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built IM-2?

IM-2 was operated by INTMA and built by INTMA (US).

Launched together

Chimera GEO-1Re-entered 2025Lunar TrailblazerRe-entered 2025OdinRe-entered 2025
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.