Reentry Predictions

Iridium 3 (ID 25431) Reentered

Reentry Prediction
Predicted Reentry Time	08 Feb 2018 20:08 UTC ± 1 hour Timezone
Orbit Epoch	08 Feb 2018 16:32:11.0 UTC
Prediction Ground Track Yellow Icon – location of object at predicted reentry time Orange Line – area of visibility at the predicted reentry time for a ground observer Blue Line – ground track uncertainty prior to predicted reentry time (ticks at 5-minute intervals) Yellow Line – ground track uncertainty after predicted reentry time (ticks at 5-minute intervals) White Line – day/night divider at predicted reentry time (Sun location shown by White Icon) Pink Icon – vicinity of eyewitness sighting Note: Possible reentry locations lie anywhere along the blue and yellow ground track.

Object Description
Reentry Type	Payload
Int'l Designation	1998-048A
NORAD Number	25431
Launched	19 August 1998 @ 23:01 UTC
Launch Site	Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, China
Mission	Iridium 3 and 76 Communications Satellites

NOTICE: The materials about Upcoming Reentries are for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for specific technical advice or opinions related to your particular facts and circumstances.