Sakigake
Re-entered 8 Jan 1985Sakigake (NORAD 15464, COSPAR 1985-001A) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jan 1985, launched on 7 Jan 1985 on the MS-T5 mission. It is catalogued as MS-T5. It was operated by ISAS as part of the ISAS Planet programme. The spacecraft was built by ISASM on the PLANET-A bus, with a mass of 136 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 Sakigake?
Sakigake re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Jan 1985, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1985. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Sakigake re-enter the atmosphere?
Sakigake re-entered on 8 Jan 1985, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Sakigake?
Sakigake was operated by ISAS and built by ISASM (J).