Kuiper-00074
Re-entered 28 Jul 2026Kuiper-00074 (NORAD 64821, COSPAR 2025-151F) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jul 2026, launched on 16 Jul 2025 on the Kuiper KF-01 mission. It is catalogued as Kuiper KF01-06. It was operated by Amazon Kuiper as part of the Kuiper programme. The spacecraft was built by KUIP on the Kuiper bus, with a mass of 490 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Kuiper-00074?
Kuiper-00074 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jul 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 Kuiper-00074 re-enter the atmosphere?
Kuiper-00074 re-entered on 28 Jul 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Kuiper-00074 operational?
Kuiper-00074 was operational for roughly 1 months, from 25 Feb 2026 to 3 Apr 2026.
Who operated and built Kuiper-00074?
Kuiper-00074 was operated by Amazon Kuiper and built by KUIP (US).