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Odin

Re-entered 27 Feb 2025

Odin (NORAD 63102, COSPAR 2025-038D) 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 AFORGE as part of the AstroForge programme. The spacecraft was built by AFORGE on the Odin bus, with a mass of 105 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
105
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched27 Feb 2025 · on the IM-2/Odin/LTB/CGEO-1 mission
Operational27 Feb 2025 · entered service
Retired27 Feb 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered27 Feb 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID63102
COSPAR2025-038D
TypeSatellite
OperatorAFORGE
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerAFORGE
BusOdin
Mass105 kg (77 kg dry)
ProgrammeAstroForge
CategoryPLAN
OrbitBEO (CLO)
Altitude212 × 364,700 km
Inclination28.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Odin?

Odin 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 Odin re-enter the atmosphere?

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

Who operated and built Odin?

Odin was operated by AFORGE and built by AFORGE (US).

Launched together

IM-2Re-entered 2025Chimera GEO-1Re-entered 2025Lunar TrailblazerRe-entered 2025
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.