Bigelow Genesis-1
Re-entered 3 Jul 2025Bigelow Genesis-1 (NORAD 29252, COSPAR 2006-029A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jul 2025, launched on 12 Jul 2006 on the Bigelow Genesis-1 mission. It was operated by BIGEL as part of the Bigelow programme. The spacecraft was built by BIGEL, with a mass of 1,360 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 Bigelow Genesis-1?
Bigelow Genesis-1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Jul 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2006. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Bigelow Genesis-1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Bigelow Genesis-1 re-entered on 3 Jul 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Bigelow Genesis-1?
Bigelow Genesis-1 was operated by BIGEL and built by BIGEL (US).