HYDRA-W
Re-entered 24 Apr 2026HYDRA-W (NORAD 63490, COSPAR 2025-052BL) was a E satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Apr 2026, launched on 15 Mar 2025 on the Transporter-13 mission. It was operated by Hydra Space as part of the AMEA programme. The spacecraft was built by HYDRA on the PQ 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.
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What happened to HYDRA-W?
HYDRA-W re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Apr 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-W re-enter the atmosphere?
HYDRA-W re-entered on 24 Apr 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built HYDRA-W?
HYDRA-W was operated by Hydra Space and built by HYDRA (E).