RAIKO
Re-entered 6 Aug 2013RAIKO (NORAD 38852, COSPAR 1998-067CN) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Aug 2013, launched on 21 Jul 2012 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by WAKA as part of the Waka programme. The spacecraft was built by WAKA on the Cubesat 2U bus, with a mass of 3 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 RAIKO?
RAIKO re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Aug 2013, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2012. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did RAIKO re-enter the atmosphere?
RAIKO re-entered on 6 Aug 2013, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built RAIKO?
RAIKO was operated by WAKA and built by WAKA (J).