SpaceMobile-007
Re-entered 20 Apr 2026SpaceMobile-007 (NORAD 68765, COSPAR 2026-085A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Apr 2026, launched on 19 Apr 2026 on the SpaceMobile-007 mission. It is catalogued as BlueBird SM007. It was operated by AST & Science as part of the BlueBird2 programme. The spacecraft was built by ASTS on the BB Block-2 bus, with a mass of 5,850 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 SpaceMobile-007?
SpaceMobile-007 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Apr 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2026. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did SpaceMobile-007 re-enter the atmosphere?
SpaceMobile-007 re-entered on 20 Apr 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built SpaceMobile-007?
SpaceMobile-007 was operated by AST & Science and built by ASTS (US).