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BSAT-2b

Re-entered 28 Jan 2014

BSAT-2b (NORAD 26864, COSPAR 2001-029B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jan 2014, launched on 12 Jul 2001 on the Artemis mission. It was operated by OSCD / BSAT as part of the BSAT programme. The spacecraft was built by OSCD? on the OSC Star 1 bus, with a mass of 631 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.

2001
launched
2014
re-entered
13
years on orbit
631
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched12 Jul 2001 · on the Artemis mission
Operational1 Sep 2001 · entered service
Retired1 Sep 2001 · end of operational service
Re-entered28 Jan 2014 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID26864
COSPAR2001-029B
TypeSatellite
OperatorOSCD / BSAT
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerOSCD?
BusOSC Star 1
Mass631 kg (490 kg dry)
ProgrammeBSAT
CategoryCOM
OrbitHEO (HEO)
Altitude589 × 17,472 km
Inclination2.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to BSAT-2b?

BSAT-2b re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Jan 2014, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2001. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did BSAT-2b re-enter the atmosphere?

BSAT-2b re-entered on 28 Jan 2014, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built BSAT-2b?

BSAT-2b was operated by OSCD / BSAT and built by OSCD? (US).

Launched together

ArtemisRe-entered 2015
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.
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